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Available here are tracking data of Caribou, an ungulate that ranges between the Alaska Peninsula, up through interior Alaska and the Arctic Coastal Plain, and over to the Yukon Territory. These data were collected from animals living in three different herds including the Fortymile herd, Nelchina herd, and Denali herd.
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USGS Alaska Science Center scientists collect data from wildlife tracking devices to: determine locations of animals throughout their annual cycles, understand patterns of habitat use, quantify time spent on various behaviors, and identify geographic areas repeatedly used by wildlife that may indicate sites of importance to species and populations. Tracking data from other wildlife species can be found at: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9VYSWEH
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Joly, K., and McCabe, T.R., 2024, GPS Tracking Data for Caribou (Rangifer tarandus granti) from the Fortymile Herd, Alaska, 1998-1999: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P13E7X8F.
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Joly, K., Dale, B.W., Collins, W.B., and Adams, L.G., 2025, GPS Tracking Data for Caribou (Rangifer tarandus granti) from the Nelchina Herd, Alaska, 1999-2002: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P1365EPK.
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Adams, L.G., Roffler, G.H., Gustine, D.D., Cambier, T., Meier, T.J., Johnson, H.E., 2025, GPS tracking data for caribou (Rangifer tarandus granti) from the Denali Herd, Alaska, 2010-2018: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P1TSDZVK.
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Below are multimedia items associated with Caribou.
This is a graphical abstract for the publication by Severson et al. (2023) that investigated the influence of vehicle traffic in Northern Alaska oil fields on summer space use and road crossings of female caribou in the Central Arctic Herd.
This is a graphical abstract for the publication by Severson et al. (2023) that investigated the influence of vehicle traffic in Northern Alaska oil fields on summer space use and road crossings of female caribou in the Central Arctic Herd.
Adult female caribou in the Porcupine herd equipped with a GPS-enabled video camera collar that shows the caribou’s point-of-view as she tries to avoid insect harassment by seeking non-vegetated, coastal habitat within the Yukon coastal plain. This video was collected in collaboration with the Yukon Government as part of a study on the influence of summer habit
Adult female caribou in the Porcupine herd equipped with a GPS-enabled video camera collar that shows the caribou’s point-of-view as she tries to avoid insect harassment by seeking non-vegetated, coastal habitat within the Yukon coastal plain. This video was collected in collaboration with the Yukon Government as part of a study on the influence of summer habit
A caribou (Rangifer tarandus) stands next to a pipeline. This photo was taken while conducting field work in Northern Alaska.
A caribou (Rangifer tarandus) stands next to a pipeline. This photo was taken while conducting field work in Northern Alaska.
Adult female caribou in the Porcupine herd equipped with a GPS-enabled video camera collar that shows the caribou’s point-of-view while consuming Eriophorum vaginatum (tussock cottongrass) heads within the coastal plain of the USFWS Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Adult female caribou in the Porcupine herd equipped with a GPS-enabled video camera collar that shows the caribou’s point-of-view while consuming Eriophorum vaginatum (tussock cottongrass) heads within the coastal plain of the USFWS Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Central Arctic Herd caribou within the Kuparuk oil field on the North Slope of Alaska. The photo was taken during the summer mosquito harassment period.
Central Arctic Herd caribou within the Kuparuk oil field on the North Slope of Alaska. The photo was taken during the summer mosquito harassment period.
Caribou in the Central Arctic Herd crossing a road in the Kuparuk oil field in northern Alaska.
Caribou in the Central Arctic Herd crossing a road in the Kuparuk oil field in northern Alaska.
Caribou in the Central Arctic Herd crossing a road in the Kuparuk oil field in northern Alaska.
Caribou in the Central Arctic Herd crossing a road in the Kuparuk oil field in northern Alaska.
Caribou in the Central Arctic Herd crossing a road in the Kuparuk oil field in northern Alaska.
Caribou in the Central Arctic Herd crossing a road in the Kuparuk oil field in northern Alaska.
Caribou with calves from the Central Arctic Herd in the Kuparuk Oil Field, Alaska.
Caribou with calves from the Central Arctic Herd in the Kuparuk Oil Field, Alaska.
Lincoln Parrett, of the Alaska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit, restrains a female caribou as her calf looks on.
Lincoln Parrett, of the Alaska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit, restrains a female caribou as her calf looks on.
USGS biologist Gretchen Roffler weighs a newborn caribou calf in Denali National Park, Alaska.
USGS biologist Gretchen Roffler weighs a newborn caribou calf in Denali National Park, Alaska.
USGS scientist Layne Adams places a radiocollar on a sedated large bull caribou in Denali National Park, Alaska.
USGS scientist Layne Adams places a radiocollar on a sedated large bull caribou in Denali National Park, Alaska.
Aerial view of caribou in northern Ontario, Canada.
Aerial view of caribou in northern Ontario, Canada.
A mother caribou and her offspring, east of Chicken, Alaska (on the Yukon-Alaska border).
A mother caribou and her offspring, east of Chicken, Alaska (on the Yukon-Alaska border).
Caribou on the tundra at Point Storkersen on the Arctic coastal plain of Alaska. This was one of many study site locations of waterbird-oriented ecosystem studies in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska from 1974-1992.
Caribou on the tundra at Point Storkersen on the Arctic coastal plain of Alaska. This was one of many study site locations of waterbird-oriented ecosystem studies in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska from 1974-1992.
Below are other science products associated with Caribou.
Below are multimedia items associated with Caribou.
This is a graphical abstract for the publication by Severson et al. (2023) that investigated the influence of vehicle traffic in Northern Alaska oil fields on summer space use and road crossings of female caribou in the Central Arctic Herd.
This is a graphical abstract for the publication by Severson et al. (2023) that investigated the influence of vehicle traffic in Northern Alaska oil fields on summer space use and road crossings of female caribou in the Central Arctic Herd.
Adult female caribou in the Porcupine herd equipped with a GPS-enabled video camera collar that shows the caribou’s point-of-view as she tries to avoid insect harassment by seeking non-vegetated, coastal habitat within the Yukon coastal plain. This video was collected in collaboration with the Yukon Government as part of a study on the influence of summer habit
Adult female caribou in the Porcupine herd equipped with a GPS-enabled video camera collar that shows the caribou’s point-of-view as she tries to avoid insect harassment by seeking non-vegetated, coastal habitat within the Yukon coastal plain. This video was collected in collaboration with the Yukon Government as part of a study on the influence of summer habit
A caribou (Rangifer tarandus) stands next to a pipeline. This photo was taken while conducting field work in Northern Alaska.
A caribou (Rangifer tarandus) stands next to a pipeline. This photo was taken while conducting field work in Northern Alaska.
Adult female caribou in the Porcupine herd equipped with a GPS-enabled video camera collar that shows the caribou’s point-of-view while consuming Eriophorum vaginatum (tussock cottongrass) heads within the coastal plain of the USFWS Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Adult female caribou in the Porcupine herd equipped with a GPS-enabled video camera collar that shows the caribou’s point-of-view while consuming Eriophorum vaginatum (tussock cottongrass) heads within the coastal plain of the USFWS Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Central Arctic Herd caribou within the Kuparuk oil field on the North Slope of Alaska. The photo was taken during the summer mosquito harassment period.
Central Arctic Herd caribou within the Kuparuk oil field on the North Slope of Alaska. The photo was taken during the summer mosquito harassment period.
Caribou in the Central Arctic Herd crossing a road in the Kuparuk oil field in northern Alaska.
Caribou in the Central Arctic Herd crossing a road in the Kuparuk oil field in northern Alaska.
Caribou in the Central Arctic Herd crossing a road in the Kuparuk oil field in northern Alaska.
Caribou in the Central Arctic Herd crossing a road in the Kuparuk oil field in northern Alaska.
Caribou in the Central Arctic Herd crossing a road in the Kuparuk oil field in northern Alaska.
Caribou in the Central Arctic Herd crossing a road in the Kuparuk oil field in northern Alaska.
Caribou with calves from the Central Arctic Herd in the Kuparuk Oil Field, Alaska.
Caribou with calves from the Central Arctic Herd in the Kuparuk Oil Field, Alaska.
Lincoln Parrett, of the Alaska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit, restrains a female caribou as her calf looks on.
Lincoln Parrett, of the Alaska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit, restrains a female caribou as her calf looks on.
USGS biologist Gretchen Roffler weighs a newborn caribou calf in Denali National Park, Alaska.
USGS biologist Gretchen Roffler weighs a newborn caribou calf in Denali National Park, Alaska.
USGS scientist Layne Adams places a radiocollar on a sedated large bull caribou in Denali National Park, Alaska.
USGS scientist Layne Adams places a radiocollar on a sedated large bull caribou in Denali National Park, Alaska.
Aerial view of caribou in northern Ontario, Canada.
Aerial view of caribou in northern Ontario, Canada.
A mother caribou and her offspring, east of Chicken, Alaska (on the Yukon-Alaska border).
A mother caribou and her offspring, east of Chicken, Alaska (on the Yukon-Alaska border).
Caribou on the tundra at Point Storkersen on the Arctic coastal plain of Alaska. This was one of many study site locations of waterbird-oriented ecosystem studies in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska from 1974-1992.
Caribou on the tundra at Point Storkersen on the Arctic coastal plain of Alaska. This was one of many study site locations of waterbird-oriented ecosystem studies in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska from 1974-1992.