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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