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Barren-ground caribou - Quiz
  • 1. What is another name for the Dolphin-Union caribou herd?
A) Mountain caribou
B) Forest caribou
C) Island caribou
D) Tundra caribou
  • 2. Where do the Dolphin-Union caribou herd primarily migrate to during winter?
A) Victoria Island
B) Alaska
C) Nunavut-NWT mainland in Canada
D) Greenland
  • 3. Which other subspecies of caribou is known to cross sea ice seasonally?
A) Peary caribou (R. t. pearyi)
B) Tundra caribou
C) Mountain caribou
D) Woodland caribou
  • 4. In what year was the barren-ground caribou placed under 'special concern' by SARA?
A) 2010
B) 1995
C) 2004
D) 2018
  • 5. What is the primary food source for barren-ground caribou?
A) Lichen
B) Moss
C) Grass
D) Shrubs
  • 6. How does climate change affect the access to lichen for barren-ground caribou during winter?
A) It reduces snowfall, making lichen more accessible.
B) It has no effect on lichen accessibility.
C) It increases the growth of lichen.
D) It causes an ice layer that blocks access to lichen.
  • 7. What is a potential consequence of frozen feeding grounds for barren-ground caribou?
A) Improved nutrition
B) Increased food availability
C) Greater energy expenditure
D) Reduced migration distance
  • 8. How can climate change impact the quality of lichen for barren-ground caribou?
A) It makes it more abundant.
B) It has no effect on its quality.
C) It improves its nutritional value.
D) It can make it less nutritious.
  • 9. What is a threat introduced by climate change to the barren-ground caribou's habitat?
A) Foreign plant species creating competition
B) Decreased snowfall
C) Reduced insect disturbances
D) Increased predator populations
  • 10. What is a risk associated with climate change that affects barren-ground caribou migration?
A) Thinning ice during migration
B) Increased food availability
C) Stable weather conditions
D) Shorter migration distances
  • 11. Which Canadian territories are home to the barren-ground caribou?
A) Alberta and Saskatchewan
B) Nunavut and the Northwest Territories
C) Nova Scotia and Newfoundland
D) Yukon and British Columbia
  • 12. What is the average weight of a male barren-ground caribou?
A) Around 150 kg (330 lb)
B) Around 120 kg (265 lb)
C) Around 90 kg (200 lb)
D) Around 70 kg (154 lb)
  • 13. Which herd is located primarily in Manitoba and Nunavut?
A) The Beverly herd
B) The Bluenose East herd
C) The Qamanirjuaq herd
D) The Ahiak herd
  • 14. What is the primary predator of barren-ground caribou?
A) The Arctic wolf
B) Polar bear
C) Wolverine
D) Grizzly bear
  • 15. Which herd had an all-time record population of 276,000 caribou in 1994?
A) The Qamanirjuaq herd
B) The Ahiak herd
C) The Beverly herd
D) The Porcupine herd
  • 16. What is the traditional name for barren-ground caribou in Inuit languages?
A) Inuksuk
B) Kivalliq
C) Nanook
D) Tuktu
  • 17. What is a reason for the low calving rate in some barren-ground caribou herds?
A) Climate change
B) Habitat deterioration and disturbance
C) Excessive predation by bears
D) Lack of food sources
  • 18. What is the approximate number of barren-ground caribou in the Beverly herd according to a 2011 survey?
A) 124,000
B) 83,300
C) 276,000
D) 200,000
  • 19. What do barren-ground caribou females eat after birthing?
A) Antlers
B) Tissues and the placenta
C) Bird eggs
D) Seaweed
  • 20. Which herd is managed by the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board?
A) The Cape Bathurst and Bluenose West herds
B) The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq herds
C) The Ahiak and Bluenose East herds
D) The Porcupine and Bathurst herds
  • 21. What is a secondary food source for barren-ground caribou besides lichen?
A) Cyperaceae (sedges)
B) Bird eggs
C) Antlers
D) Seaweed
  • 22. What is a characteristic of the barren-ground caribou's coat in summer?
A) Creamy-white
B) Brown
C) Black
D) Grey
  • 23. Why can't barren-ground or Peary caribou successfully reproduce in boreal forests?
A) They have a different diet.
B) They prefer warmer climates.
C) They are too large to navigate through forests.
D) They lack adaptations for forest environments.
  • 24. How many new species of caribou were named between 1898 and 1937?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 15
D) 11
  • 25. Which caribou subspecies did Banfield extend to all of Alaska and part of Yukon?
A) granti
B) groenlandicus
C) osborni
D) caboti
  • 26. Which year did Youngman recognize Banfield's mistake regarding the Porcupine herd?
A) 1946
B) 1961
C) 1980
D) 1975
  • 27. How many subspecies of Rangifer tarandus are currently recognized in North America?
A) 9
B) 5
C) 3
D) 7
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