I.
Was.
Was.
Shocked.
I don't believe that I've ever seen reindeer in person, well a wild one at that. But here are a few little interesting facts about our holiday friends the reindeer.
1. Reindeer have large hooves that spread apart as they walk on the snow.
2. They act like snowshoes and prevent the reindeer from sinking in the snow!
3. Both male and female reindeer have antlers.
4. Calves are born with teeth so they can start eating right away.
5. How do they keep warm you ask? Well they have thick wooly fur. Their hair is hollow inside. This provides them with a form or insulation. It also allows them to lay in the snow without emitting heat and melting the snow.
1. Reindeer have large hooves that spread apart as they walk on the snow.
2. They act like snowshoes and prevent the reindeer from sinking in the snow!
3. Both male and female reindeer have antlers.
4. Calves are born with teeth so they can start eating right away.
5. How do they keep warm you ask? Well they have thick wooly fur. Their hair is hollow inside. This provides them with a form or insulation. It also allows them to lay in the snow without emitting heat and melting the snow.
See the reindeer of Fairbanks, Alaska right here!
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