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Biologists Focus on Disease and Nutrition to Understand Ailing Mulchatna Caribou Herd

13 Mar 2025
Western Alaska, United States
Researchers in southwestern Alaska are investigating why the once-thriving Mulchatna caribou herd has not rebounded, focusing on factors such as disease and nutrition. The study employs real-time monitoring of pregnant caribou and detailed fat measurements to evaluate calf survival and overall herd health.
KYUK / Rebekah Arnold
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