According to their research, the Bathurst population has declined by 98% over the past three decades, from 400,000 to less ...

Recent research out of the University of British Columbia led by Dr. Clayton Lamb tracked the migration patterns of certain threatened herds of caribou across Canada. The conclusion? The patterns were ...

Decades of data following the migratory patterns of endangered caribou show that migration areas have decreased significantly. Researchers are concerned that resource extraction is disturbing caribou ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dec. 18, 2025 — Dr. Elie Gurarie from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) partnered with the Global Initiative on Ungulate Migration to produce new maps ...

A study published in the journal Scientific Reports last month found that roads significantly changed some of the western Arctic caribou herd's behavior and delayed their migrations. The herd has one ...

Dec. 19—One of the largest caribou herds in Alaska is shrinking, prompting hunters and conservationists to consider recommending hunting restrictions. The Western Arctic Caribou Herd population is ...

Quick Take Survival for migratory land animals is now tied to overcoming man-made obstacles such as roadways and railroads. Increasing road density may be a cause of population declines for Alaska ...

Biologists have expanded the area for hunting caribou on the Nushagak Peninsula to reduce the size of the herd. The season began on August 1st. The caribou population on the Nushagak Peninsula is ...

New research shows that endangered caribou are migrating shorter distances due to habitat loss and environmental changes. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

Climate change has been ongoing for decades, and as average temperatures around the world and in the oceans increase, plant and animal life is being affected. Several new studies have documented some ...

One of North America’s largest caribou herds has declined, according to the latest population estimates — but not enough for the Porcupine Caribou Management Board to "put up the red flags yet.” ...