New research shows continued habitat loss will drive caribou to extinction in B.C. The endangered woodland caribou of Western Canada will be lost forever if direct action isn't taken soon, according to a new study funded in part by B.C., Alberta, and the federal government. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Apr 27, 2021 8:31 PM PT | Last Updated: April 28 A new study shows that caribou have lost twice as much habitat as they've gained over the past 12 years. (Parks Canada) The endangered woodland caribou of Western Canada will be lost forever if direct action isn't taken soon, according to a new study funded in part by B.C., Alberta, and the federal government.