Santa's Reindeer: The Majestic Wild Relatives
In the boreal forests and Arctic tundras surrounding Rovaniemi, Finland, the habitat of wild reindeer, researchers from the University of Oulu have published a new study on the biology and cultural significance of these animals often associated with Santa Claus's legendary sleigh team. Unlike the domesticated caribou employed in winter tourism, wild reindeer maintain essential ecological roles in ...More
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