The Peace Region is home to a special maternity pen built by the West Moberly and Saulteau First Nations as part of an effort to restore southern mountain caribou in British Columbia. The aim is to help Klinse-Za caribou stay safe and ensure the survival of this remarkable species by sheltering females and their calves until they're strong enough to avoid predators. Nat Geo photographer Katie Orlisnky took a closer look at the lives of these animals. Learn more about how Indigenous communities a

Caribou haven't just adapted to Arctic summers, they're also prepared for the Arctic cold. | National Geographic Animals

The Sámi people of the Arctic have a timeless bond with reindeer. Not just as a source of food or clothing, but as the heart of their identity. For centuries, reindeer herding has shaped their rhythm of life, traditions, and worldview. The reindeer give them meat, hides, antlers and valuable materials for tools and clothes; they also guide seasonal migrations and connect them deeply with the land. But above all, it’s a relation built on respect and symbiosis: the Sámi take care of the reindeer,