The latest from the Canadian Arctic Resources Committee focuses on caribou. Here's the link:
CARC_Northrn_Perspectives_spring_07.pdf (application/pdf Object)
Excerpt from the first article "What Price Caribou?"
The caribou has much to recommend it as a national
symbol. Although it is mostly found in the vast herds of
barren-ground caribou that roam the territories
and northern parts of some provinces, there are
also small populations of woodland caribou
scattered across the country. It has a regal
bearing and imposing appearance, but is a
peaceful vegetarian. As already noted, it is primarily
an animal of the north, and Canadians,
although concentrated heavily in the southern
sun-belt of the country, like to think of
themselves as northern. There is, however, one
problem with identifying too strongly with the caribou
as a national symbol: its numbers appear to be dwindling.
Other articles include:
Position of Caribou in the North: Overview
Industry and Caribou: Can They Co-Exist?
Articles on these herds: Bathurst, Fortymile, Porcupine, Peary
