Reindeer hunting in Greenland is of great importance to the Greenlandic Inuit and sports hunters, both residents and tourists.[1]Reindeer (caribou)[2] are an important source of meat, and harvesting them has always played an important role in the history, culture, and traditions of the Greenlandic Inuit. Controlled hunting is important for the welfare of reindeer, the quality of life for Inuit, both as food, and part of their culture and Greenlandic culture in general, and the preservation of tundra grazing areas. Therefore, scientific research is regularly performed to determine the quotas needed to maintain a proper ecological balance.
^"Rangifer tarandus (Caribou, Peary Caribou, Reindeer)". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. December 24, 2015. Retrieved July 11, 2018. The world#s Caribou and Reindeer are classified as a single species Rangifer tarandus. Reindeer is the European name for the species while in North America, the species is known as Caribou.
