Human activity has caused a dramatic decline in one of the world's most iconic creaturesIn just the last 30 years, global reindeer and caribou populations have decreased by almost 60%, according to the first-ever comprehensive census study of the species, performed by the University of Alberta.
"Global warming and industrial development are responsible for driving this dramatic decline in caribou and reindeer numbers around the world," according to a statement by the university. "The decline raises serious concerns, not only for the animals, but also for people living in northern latitudes who depend on the animals for their livelihood."
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