Reindeer vary greatly in size and color from the smallest, the Svalbard reindeer (R. (t.) platyrhynchus), to the largest, Osborn's caribou (R. t. osborni). Although reindeer are quite …

Dec 23, 2025 · Reindeer, species of deer found in the Arctic tundra and adjacent boreal forests of Greenland, Scandinavia, Russia, Alaska, and Canada. There are two varieties: tundra …

ABOUT Reindeer or caribou? Even though no one has actually seen a reindeer fly, this special member of the deer family has a lot to live up to! Reindeer and caribou are classified as the …

Did you know, reindeer are the only deer species in which both male & female can grow antlers? Discover more reindeer facts with Nat Geo Kids

Everything you should know about the Reindeer. The Reindeer is a large member of the deer family, and known as Santa's helpers.

Dec 6, 2022 · Reindeer and caribou are the same species (Rangifer tarandus). In North America, they are called caribou if they are wild and reindeer if they are domesticated. In Europe, they …

Dec 3, 2025 · The Saami people of northern Europe and western Russia are the best-known reindeer herders, but the same lifestyle is widespread and still followed by tribes across to …

The Reindeer, rangifer tarandus, also known as the caribou in North America, is a species of deer native to Arctic, sub-Arctic, tundra, boreal, and mountainous regions of northern Europe, …

Meet the reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) on The Animal Facts including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, lifespan, breeding and behavior.

Join the herd A reindeer calf can walk about one hour after it is born. It follows its mother, staying close to nurse and for protection. Reindeer live in big groups called a herd. In the spring, herds …