Arctic reindeer

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A beautiful morning in Norway with Arctic Reindeer under the Northern Lights. 📸 Carole Nance

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Two Svalbard reindeer calves (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) found on the Svalbard archipelago of the Norwegian Arctic. (Photo by Randall Hyman, St. Louis-based photojournalist and writer 2013)

Reindeer and caribou are two names for the same species (Rangifer tarandus), with 'reindeer' generally referring to the domesticated variety that are herded by humans and pull sleds.

Have you ever wondered how animals adapt to the extreme conditions of the Arctic? The Svalbard reindeer is a prime example of such adaptation, showcasing a remarkable ability to survive in one of the planet's most challenging environments. The Svalbard reindeer stands out for its unique adaptation to the harsh Arctic climate. It undergoes significant seasonal weight fluctuations, gaining and losing substantial fat reserves as an adaptation strategy. This not only helps them through the…

Reindeer in Tromsø 🦌 📷: @tromsoarcticreindeer

. Photo by @adphotography2410 Reindeer under the northern lights.#wild #natire #wildlife #norway #reindeer #mynorway #northernlights

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Two adorable roly poly baby reindeer.