Recent research by Melanie Dickie, published in Global Change Biology, challenges the conventional thinking on the decline of threatened caribou herds, highlighting climate change as a more significant threat than habitat loss. The study, conducted in northeastern Alberta and northwestern Saskatchewan, reveals that climate change is expanding the range of whitetail deer, attracting wolves and posing a greater threat to caribou survival than previous industrial disturbances. These findings suggest that current conservation strategies, which focus on habitat restoration, might not be enough. Dickie proposes considering more complex management approaches, such as adjusting caribou population dynamics and exploring the potential of reducing deer and wolf numbers, while acknowledging the social, economic, and ethical dilemmas they raise. This research underscores the necessity for adapting caribou conservation strategies to address climate change impacts, emphasizing the need for comprehensive management plans that consider climate-related drivers in addition to habitat modifications.