The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin

A detailed natural-history study of barren-ground caribou in the Keewatin region, compiled from prolonged field observations, specimen measurements, and literature review. It documents seasonal migrations and habitat use, herd organization and daily activity patterns, and feeding, signaling, and reproductive behavior. The work examines ecological interactions with predators, parasites, birds, and humans, and considers influences of weather, food availability, and insects. Morphology, pelage and antler variation, body measurements, and taxonomy are analyzed, and findings are supported by maps, illustrations, tables, and an annotated bibliography.