Reindeer

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Amazing Facts About Arctic Wonder

Rangifer tarandus

Reindeer belong to the species Rangifer tarandus and are medium to large-sized herbivores

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Regional Names

They are known as caribou in North America

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Cultural Significance

Communities like the Sami in Scandinavia and the Nenets in Russia traditionally depend on reindeer for food, clothing, and other resources

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Habitat

Reindeer are native to the Arctic and subarctic regions of North America, Europe, Asia, and Greenland

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Behavior

Reindeer are social animals often living in herds, capable of swimming easily and quickly

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Reproduction

The gestation period for a reindeer is about 228–234 days

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Conservation Status

"Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, which indicates that they are at a high risk of endangerment in the wild

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