Reasons Why Caribou Are Facing Endangerment

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Also known as Gray Ghosts, Caribou, are only found in limited numbers in the contiguous United States. Most of them are found in the deep forests of Idaho, near the border of Canada. Caribou have a high risk of becoming extinct, they could be found on the top of the list of most endangered species. Predation is one of the most reasons why caribou are facing endangerment. Caribou fall victims to predators such as wolves and cougars. Biologists have tried to create plans to prevent more caribou from being killed. The Canadian government has hired sharpshooters to kill any wolves they see from up above on a helicopter. Government also tried to cull the wolf population in attempt to save the Little Smoky Caribou herd, but wound up killing one-thousand

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