Jasper wildfire brings new threat to dwindling caribou herds

Jasper wildfire brings new threat to dwindling caribou herds

Jasper National Park is beloved for its breathtaking mountain landscapes — and the special opportunity to see iconic animals such as elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, grizzly bears and, with luck, endangered woodland caribou.  But this week, as thousands of visitors and locals alike fled raging wildfires that ripped through the park and its town, … Read more