Climate change, not habitat loss, threatens caribou survival, as expanding deer habitats attract predators like wolves.
Climate change, not habitat loss, may be the biggest threat to the survival of threatened caribou herds, according to new research. As warming temperatures expand the range where deer can thrive, predators like wolves follow them, posing a greater risk to caribou populations. The study suggests that additional management actions may be necessary to conserve caribou if climate change remains the primary concern.
April 29, 2024
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