Porcupine Caribou Herd Flashcards
1
Q
Porcupine Caribou Herd
A
- Caribou cross the Porcupine River during spring and autumn
2
Q
Spring
A
- Migrate north to coastal pains of NE Alaska to calve and graze on rich pasture that are exposed when snow melts
3
Q
Winter
A
- Migrate south - spread out to look for food
4
Q
Vuntut Gwitchin
A
- Rely on caribou = meat, utensils, clothing and tents
5
Q
Climate change
A
- Caribou numbers dropped
