Distribution and movements of Selkirk caribou 1972-1974

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Distribution and movements of Caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) inhabiting the Selkirk Mountains of northeastern Washington, northern Idaho and southern British Columbia were determined through aerial and ground surveys from 1972-1974. During most of the year, Caribou were located in British Columbia at elevations above 1430 m in close association with the spruce-fir forest. Significant seasonal shifts in elevations frequented by those animals were not detected. Caribou consistently utilized specific travel routes between and within drainages. Their only travel route to the USA was through Kootenay Pass. Continued viability of the population depends on safeguarding their movement routes and spruce-fir forest winter ranges.

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Reference Code: A84FRE01IDUS

Full Citation: Freddy, D. J. 1979. Distribution and movements of Selkirk caribou 1972-1974. Canadian Field Naturalist 93(1): 71-74. [abstract]

Location: ANIMAL EF: RANGIFER TARANDUS CARIBOU