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Deer Facts: Caribou

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Caribou(Rangifer tarandus) also known as Reindeer; however Reindeer is also sometimes used for domestic individuals.  Reindeer is also commonly used for Eurasian populations, and Caribou is more commonly used for North American populations.  Caribou live in herds that can sometimes reach 500,000 individuals. Caribou are classified in the mammalian order Artiodactyla, and family Cervidae.  

Physical Characteristics

Female Caribou are the only female deer that grow antlers. Caribou have the largest and heaviest antlers of all living deer species and a male Caribou’s antlers are typically larger than a female’s. Caribou range from dark brown to white. A Caribou’s … Continue

Big Cat Facts: Lion

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The Lion(Panthera leo) is a big cat that is found throughout much of Africa, however there is a small population of Lions found in India. Lions live in large groups known as prides. The pride consists of related females, and cubs, and a few adult males. The Lion is classified in the mammalian order Carnivora and family Felidae. 

You can see the tuft at the tip of this Lioness’s tail.

Physical Characteristics

An adult Lion ranges in color from silvery gray, yellowish red and dark brown. A Lion’s underparts are usually lighter. Males have a mane of fur around … Continue