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