Bears and wolves have been identified as significant predators of caribou calves in the Mulchatna caribou herd region.
June 01, 2024
high
descriptive
Predator species identified as impacting calf survival in the Mulchatna herd area.
The Mulchatna caribou herd's population declined to about 13,000 animals by 2019.
December 31, 2019
high
temporal
Reported population estimate for the Mulchatna caribou herd.
The Mulchatna caribou herd's population was about 13,000 individuals by 2019.
January 01, 2019
high
temporal
Reported population level for the Mulchatna caribou herd as of 2019.
The Mulchatna caribou herd peaked at around 190,000 animals in the late 1990s.
December 31, 1999
high
temporal
Historical population peak for the Mulchatna caribou herd.
The Mulchatna caribou herd in southwest Alaska had a peak population of about 190,000 individuals in the late 1990s.
January 01, 1999
high
temporal
Historical population estimate for the Mulchatna caribou herd.