CARIBOU

A small, mountain caribou herd occupies much of the land in the northernmost part of Labrador and Quebec. This herd, the Torngat Mountains Caribou herd, are monitored by the Torngat Secretariat, along with partners, using aerial surveys and classifications approximately every three years to estimate abundance. The last population estimate took place in 2017, however, updated surveys took place in March and April 2021, and in March of 2024. Results show that the TMCH increased between 2014 and 2021 at an average annual rate of 14.7%. There are also two other types of caribou that play an essential role in the lives of Nunatsiavummiut- the sedentary Mealy Mountain herd and migratory George River herd.

Inuttitut Name - Tongait Tuttuk

Weight

Average Weight
120-200Kg

Population

In 2021 the population estimate was :

2,422

(90% CI 1,892-3,140)

Lifespan

 

Average Lifespan

10-15 years

 

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