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  2. Reindeer - Wikipedia

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    Weight varies drastically between the seasons, with bulls losing as much as 40% of their pre-rut weight. [148] The shoulder height is usually 85 to 150 cm (33 to 59 in), and the tail is 14 to 20 cm (5.5 to 7.9 in) long. The reindeer from Svalbard are the smallest of all.

  3. Svalbard reindeer - Wikipedia

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    The Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) is a small subspecies or species of reindeer found on the Svalbard archipelago of Norway.Males average 65–90 kg (143–198 lb) in weight, females 53–70 kg (117–154 lb), [2] while for other reindeer generally body mass is 159–182 kg (351–401 lb) for males and 80–120 kg (180–260 lb) for females.

  4. Reindeer distribution - Wikipedia

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    The Svalbard reindeer (R. tarandus platyrhynchus) from Svalbard Island is very small compared to other subspecies (a phenomenon known as insular dwarfism) and is the smallest of all the subspecies, with females having a length of approximately 150 cm (59 in), and a weight around 53 kg (117 lb) in the spring and 70 kg (150 lb) in the autumn. [90]

  5. The Concerning Decline of the Reindeer Population - AOL

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    Male reindeer often weigh three times the weight of an average person, while females are a bit smaller. They prefer to eat moss-like fungi called lichen that’s often found in open, high spaces ...

  6. 12 Incredible Reindeer Facts for Christmas - AOL

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    The number of reindeer in the wild is rapidly dwindling, and the species is now classified as vulnerable. 6. Baby Reindeer are Called Calves. Baby reindeer are called calves, as are baby moose and ...

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

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    Reindeer have more prominent and denser antlers than whitetail deer. However, the critical difference is in sexual dimorphism. Female reindeer have antlers, while female whitetail deer don’t.

  8. Mountain reindeer - Wikipedia

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    Male reindeer (bulls) weigh on average 70 to 150 kg (154 to 331 pounds), while females (cows) weigh on average 40 to 100 kg (88 to 220 pounds). Both bulls and cows have antlers, but cows do not use them to battle one another; instead, like some bovids , they use their antlers to defend food or territory from intruders.

  9. Uncover the Truth: Do Reindeer Really Live at the North Pole?

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    Insects can make it difficult for reindeer to gain the weight they need to survive the winter. The tundra is changing as well. A few examples include expanding oil exploration, industrial ...