Reindeer - Wikipedia The reindeer or caribou [a] (Rangifer tarandus) [5] is a species of deer with circumpolar distribution, native to Arctic, subarctic, tundra, boreal, and mountainous regions of Northern Europe, Siberia, and North America [2] It is the only representative of the genus Rangifer More recent studies suggest the splitting of reindeer and caribou
Reindeer | Habitat, Diet, Antlers, Facts | Britannica Reindeer, species of deer found in the Arctic tundra and adjacent boreal forests of Greenland, Scandinavia, Russia, Alaska, and Canada There are two varieties: tundra reindeer and forest (or woodland) reindeer Learn more about the characteristics, habitat, and diet of reindeer in this article
Reindeer vs. Caribou - U. S. National Park Service Caribou are what the species is called in North America and reindeer are what they are called in Eurasia All caribou are wild animals, whereas reindeer can be wild, semi-domesticated, or domesticated (animals selectively bred with a specific purpose in mind)
15 Remarkable Reindeer (Caribou) Facts - Fact Animal The reindeer, native to Northern Europe and Asia, also known as the caribou, native to Northern America, is a species of deer that resides in areas in and around the Arctic They are split into two types, depending on the habitat that they live in, being either tundra or forest woodland
Reindeer - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The reindeer (Rangifer tarandus), also known as the caribou in North America, is a species of deer with circumpolar distribution Reindeer occur in both migratory and sedentary populations, and their herd sizes vary greatly in different regions
12 Surprising Facts About Reindeer - Treehugger Did you know reindeer are the only mammals that can see ultraviolet light? Discover more fascinating facts about these majestic, cold-weather creatures