Project Title: Population dynamics and body condition of caribou in northern Québec/Labrador 

More than one million migratory tundra caribou are distributed in Northern Québec and Labrador, ranging over nearly a million square kilometres. Two migratory populations are recognized in this region: the Rivière-aux-Feuilles (Leaf River) herd and the Rivière-George (George River) herd. Population numbers have varied dramatically in the past.
Because migratory caribou are at the heart of the culture and the economy of northern regions, we seek to identify the factors influencing variations in caribou abundance and body condition to improve the management and conservation of their populations. 

The identification of factors influencing changes in body condition of migratory caribou is essential to our understanding of natural and human-induced variations in the survival and reproductive success of individuals and the demography of herds. Therefore, this project aims to assess the relationship between individual body condition and population dynamics of both herds.