Reindeer
A reindeer is the official riders of Santa clauses slay. They have a divine mystique to them. In reality they are from the deer family, differentiated on the basis of the horn and location. Read on to know about (Rudolf the Red nosed) reindeer.
Facts about Reindeer (Caribou)
The reindeer, or caribou as it is referred to in North America, thrives across the northern Holarctic region. The species now inhabits the grasslands of Alaska, Norway, Siberia, Canada and Greenland. Reindeer are also domesticated for milk, hide and antlers throughout Scandinavia, Iceland, Russia and southern Norway...
Why do Reindeer Shed Their Antlers
Reindeer antlers are the main distinguishing feature of the species. The single and sometimes even twelve-spiked antlers are shed each year just after the mating season. The beautiful protrudes are the formations on the animal's forehead, a feature that has made the shed antlers an important part of the arts and crafts industry...
Glitter-covered Reindeer Poo in Your Stocking This Christmas
The droppings are sold for $5 each in the zoo gift shop as 'magical reindeer gem droppings'
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline: A Must-See Attraction for the Caribou
Humans are not the only tourists interested in the Trans-Alaska pipeline - the caribou are flocking to this man-made wonder as well but this article concentrates on Alaska's two legged tourists and explores the options for those looking for a sighting of the Trans-Alaska pipeline.
Earlier Spring in Arctic Could Hit Caribou Diet
Study into effect of climate change on plant distribution reveals worrying impact on caribou populations