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Forest dwelling caribou that live predominately in taiga/boreal forests.

The Gwich’in/Gwitchin designation for caribou.

An ecosystem where tree growth is hindered by low temperatures and short growing seasons.

(pl. tuktuit) The Inuit designation for caribou.

The sometimes swampy coniferous forest of high northern latitudes, especially that between the tundra and steppes of Siberia and North America.

The mating season of ruminants such as caribou, deer, sheep and goats.

A group of culturally similar Athapaskan peoples who live in the far north boreal forests of the North American continent.

The scientific designation for caribou.

A group of cultural similar peoples who live in the Arctic regions of North America.

(pl. inuat) An Inuit designation for the inner soul of all objects, animate and inanimate.