A huge Alaska caribou herd’s population is again in decline
The Western Arctic Caribou Herd is down to about 188,000 animals, after stabilizing at 244,000 two years ago. It may no longer be the largest in North America.
December 23, 2021
2008
One of the largest caribou herds in North America has declined by nearly a quarter in the past two years, hitting a population level that justifies new hunting restrictions.
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