Reindeer! Learn Facts About Reindeer

Reindeer live in the northern regions of Europe, North America, Asia, and Greenland, anywhere with a tundra. A tundra is a flat, arctic region with very little trees. In Europe, reindeer are always called reindeer, but in America, they have different names. In the wild, they're called caribou, and when domesticated, they're called reindeer. Reindeer are herbivores, meaning they eat only plants. When snow begins to fall, they'll move south where they can find plants easier. Reindeer have large hooves, which help them dig for food. Their favorite food is lichen, which is a type of moss. Reindeer can live 15 years in the wild. A reindeer's antlers can be up to 3 feet tall. And like human fingerprints, no two sets of antlers are exactly alike. When their antlers start growing, they're actually soft and rubbery. Once the antlers finish growing, then they get hard. Reindeer can run up to 50 miles per hour. Reindeer's ankles make a clicking sound when they walk, which makes it easy for reindeer families to stick together. Reindeer are probably most well-known for being Santa's companions. Rumor has it they pull Santa's sleigh. Reindeer are awesome! What's your favorite thing about reindeer?