eastern migratory caribou

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Potential for Competition Between Muskox and Migratory Caribou in Nunavik

This project will assess the potential for competition between caribou and muskox in northern Quebec, particularly in regards to space use, habitat selection and diet overlap.

This study examines spatial overlap, habitat selection and diet composition of an introduced muskox population and a declining migratory caribou population to determine whether they compete for space and/or food. Concerns regarding competition between muskox and migratory caribou were first expressed by Inuit hunters in the 1970’s and still remain to this day.

Migratory Movements of Caribou in Northern Quebec and Labrador

This project aims at identifying the determinants of migratory routes and staging areas used by eastern migratory caribou. It will use GPS location data collected on >100 females since 2008 to determine the influence of topography, hydrography, vegetation, and snow cover on caribou migrations.

This project will allow to produce habitat suitability maps for each season and highlight potential corridors of migration. Conservation of mobile species such as migratory caribou is particularly challenging. The identification of migration routes, and understanding how habitat components affect migratory movements, are crucial to concentrate conservation efforts on key areas of the range.