[2] The Caribou Mountains were affected by the 2024 Semo Lake Complex fire, which burned large portions of the plateau.

[3] Because of their unique environment, the Caribou Mountains Wildland Park (5,910 km2 (2,280 sq mi)) was created in 2001 as part of the Special Places program.

"A population of up to 120 wood bison, an endangered species, lives in the Wentzel Lake area in small groups of up to 15 animals.

Due to it being unchanged by the glaciers, the mountains have similar habitat to the arctic tundra further north, leading to it hosting a unique array of species not found in other parts of Alberta.

The Caribou Mountains is the only location in Alberta where red-necked phalarope, grey-cheeked thrush, American tree sparrow, red-throated loon, and common redpoll breed.