Caribou: meaning, definitions and examples
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caribou
[ หkรฆrษชbuห ]
animal species
Caribou, also known as reindeer, are a species of deer found in the Arctic and Subarctic regions. They are known for their large, antlered males and are notable for their migratory behavior, often traveling long distances between feeding grounds. Both males and females grow antlers, which is unique among deer species.
Synonyms
Rangifer tarandus, reindeer
Examples of usage
- The caribou migrate thousands of miles every year.
- Caribou calves are able to walk shortly after birth.
- Hunters often rely on caribou for food.
- The Inuit have a rich cultural history connected to caribou.
Translations
Translations of the word "caribou" in other languages:
๐ต๐น caribu
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคฌเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Karibu
๐ฎ๐ฉ karibu
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐัะฐะฑั
๐ต๐ฑ karibu
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใชใใผ
๐ซ๐ท caribou
๐ช๐ธ caribรบ
๐น๐ท karibu
๐ฐ๐ท ์นด๋ฆฌ๋ถ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุงุฑูุจู
๐จ๐ฟ karibu
๐ธ๐ฐ karibu
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉฏ้นฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ karibu
๐ฎ๐ธ karรญbu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐัะฐะฑั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแฃ
๐ฆ๐ฟ karibu
๐ฒ๐ฝ caribรบ
Etymology
The word 'caribou' is derived from the Canadian French 'caribou', which in turn comes from the Micmac word 'qalipu', meaning 'the one who paws'. The term refers to the snowy regions of the Arctic where these animals are commonly found. Caribou have been an integral part of the subsistence lifestyle for many Indigenous communities across the North, with deep cultural and nutritional significance. The adaptive characteristics of caribou, such as their impressive antlers and specially designed hooves, have allowed them to thrive in harsh climates, and their populations are often a reflection of environmental changes. Their migratory routes have been observed for centuries, and they are known to travel over 3,000 miles annually in search of food and suitable habitats.