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  2. Discover the Incredible Adaptations That Help Reindeer Thrive ...

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    Reindeer are a species of deer also known as caribou in certain regions. They are found in the Arctic tundra and boreal forests. Finland is home to a small population of woodland reindeer.

  3. From Ice Age to Modern Day: How Reindeer Thrive in Extreme Cold

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    Reindeer evolved during the last ice age to withstand temperatures as low as minus 94°F (minus 70° C. Yes, you read that right. This is an amazing feat, accomplished only by a select group of ...

  4. 12 Incredible Reindeer Facts for Christmas - AOL

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    Because they spend 40% of their lives in the snow, reindeer have developed several unique adaptations. To help them stand on snow and squishy ground, their split-in-two cloven hooves provide traction.

  5. Mountain reindeer - Wikipedia

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    The mountain reindeer has several physiological adaptations to cope with different environmental temperatures. Reindeer have hemoglobin that allows for high oxygen unloading even at very cold temperatures. [1] This is essential because reindeer limbs are often kept much colder than core body temperature, a phenomenon known as regional ...

  6. Reindeer - Wikipedia

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    Reindeer meat is popular in the Scandinavian countries. Reindeer meatballs are sold canned. Sautéed reindeer is the best-known dish in Sápmi. In Alaska and Finland, reindeer sausage is sold in supermarkets and grocery stores. Reindeer meat is very tender and lean. It can be prepared fresh, but also dried, salted and hot- and cold-smoked.

  7. Reindeer herding - Wikipedia

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    In addition to meat production, reindeer are also an extremely valuable resource for both summer and winter tourism, as they are one of the main attractions for foreign tourists. Numbers from 1994 to 2000 show that 60-80% of reindeer herders' income is from meat and about 10% from compensation and 10% from aid. Only a small part comes from ...

  8. Discover the Epic Journey of Reindeer: From Tundras to Forests

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    Reindeer have adapted to endure the cold and survive extreme winters. In North America, wild reindeer will seek shelter and tough out winter in forested areas. In the spring, when the days become ...

  9. From Antlers to Migration: How Reindeer and Whitetail ... - AOL

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    Reindeer have adapted to the extreme cold and so have their hooves. Caribou hooves change with the season, becoming more padded and softer in the summer for stepping on grass and twigs, while they ...