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What do you think?
- How much did you know about mountain caribou before this story? How did you know so much, or why did you know so little?
- What was the most surprising thing you learned watching/reading this story? Why did you find it surprising? How would you share what you’ve learn from this story with your friends and family?
- Do you think mountain caribou matter? Why or why not?
- How have your opinions on mountain caribou been influenced by media and pop culture?
- Do you think your perspectives on mountain caribou have been shaped because of the media you’ve consumed in the past? How could you learn more about mountain caribou - and different perspectives - about mountain caribou going forward without it becoming a chore?
- How do mountain caribou impact your world? If mountain caribou disappeared from a region, how might it affect your life? Would it?
- Do you know if mountain caribou live in your area? If they do, are they doing well? Are any threatened?
- What local decisions impact mountain caribou? Are there any citizen science projects to help others learn about mountain caribou in your area? Are there community research programs? Any stories about mountain caribou? How might different careers influence the future of mountain caribou?
- Do you think our society is making well informed decisions when it comes to mountain caribou? Why do you think that? What would you do better?
- How might you be a better steward of mountain goats through your passions and hobbies?
- What do we not know when it comes to mountain caribou in Mount Robson, or your community? Do we know enough, or do we need to know more about their role in the ecosystem and their value to biodiversity to make important decisions for people and nature? If so, what?
- What is an umbrella species? Why are they so important?
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