How far do the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq caribou walk every year?
Their summer and winter ranges typically are 500 – 1000 km (313 – 625 miles) apart but caribou travel much farther than twice those distances each year. As well as spring and autumn migrations, the herds have a mid-summer migration to near tree line. Furthermore, travel is often in zigzag and back-and-forth patterns. Thus, caribou may travel 2000 – 4000 km (1250 – 2500 miles) or more in a year.
