Reindeer are domesticated. The easiest way to remember this is Santa Claus had pet reindeer; I just don't think it would sound right if you said Rudolph the Red Nose caribou?!?! Above is a Reindeer. I wouldn't suggest getting this close to a caribou; they just don't feel the love like Reindeer do :).

Caribou and reindeer are the same species, Rangifer tarandus. Reindeer are the European subspecies, tending to be smaller and domesticated. Reindeer were introduced to the Seward peninsula of Alaska a few decades ago and are now flourishing there. See similar questions...

Caribou and reindeer are the same species (Rangifer tarandus). Reindeer are a domesticated variety of caribou that are herded by humans and used for pulling sleds. Most reindeer occur in Scandinavia and Siberia. They generally are smaller and have shorter legs than their wild relatives. In Siberia, caribou are referred to as "wild" reindeer. Caribou are found in Alaska and Canada. Caribou used to live in Maine and the northern Great Lakes states, but they are no longer found in those areas. See similar questions...

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid,Donner, Blitzen, and of course Rudolph. There are many other reindeer in the family but the list is far too long to put here. Ho Ho Ho See similar questions...

They eat oats and hay but are especially fond of carrots and apples. And if you want to make a special friend, leave a cookie out for each of them! See similar questions...

A long time ago Santa and his helpers discovered magical oats and corn-- when the reindeer eat the oats and corn the deer become able to fly and leap high into the air. Santa likes to keep a few things secret so he can always surprise the kids he is visiting -- all he will say to this question is that he uses a little Christmas magic but he *always* finds a way! See similar questions...

What are Halter Bloodlines, and why must I disclose if my horse has them? You have permission to reprint what you've read on this website. Use it in your ezine, at your website, or in your newsletter. The only requirement is that you include the following line: Disclaimer: All of the following is for general informational purposes only. Though this website is updated regularly, the following may not be current, may contain inaccuracies, and is subject to change without notice. See similar questions...

Camp Caribou is located in Winslow, ME about 3 hours north of Boston, MA in the central part of Maine. Waterville, ME a city of 25,000 (Home to Colby College) is 6 miles from camp. See similar questions...

We are on a beautiful 200 acre peninsula on a 4 mile lake. We have 2 miles of private waterfront. Caribou has its own 1 mile private road, 15 acres of playing fields, a new 10,000 square foot indoor gym with cardio and fitness (weights) rooms, high and low ropes course, street and roller hockey rink, 6 tennis courts, golf range, archery and riflery range. See similar questions...

They eat lichens, especially in winter when other plants are not available. They also feed on the branches of dwarf willow and birch, and on grasses and sedges. In autumn, they eat fungi (mushrooms) as well. See similar questions...

Theories to explain migration involve food, predation, insects, and weather. Migration opens up a larger and more variable food supply. It allows caribou to calve and raise their young away from most wolves that den near the forest-tundra border. It allows them to avoid some of the biting insects and parasites that have an insect stage in their cycle. Finally, it permits them to summer in a relatively cool location and to secure abundant lichens under snow in forested areas in winter. See similar questions...

They occur in arctic, sub-arctic, and some temperate regions around the globe. Caribou, the oldest species of the deer family, are known as reindeer elsewhere. Their Latin name is Rangifer tarandus. In northern Canada, Alaska and Scandinavia, reindeer are domesticated animals. In Siberia, they are both wild and domesticated. They are smaller than caribou and have shorter legs. Peary caribou (R. See similar questions...

Yes! Before the farm opens, Santa drops off a few young members of his crew who are still in training. They interact with people and get used to being around children. A few days before Christmas, he picks them up to get ready for their Christmas Eve ride! (Note to parents: Please monitor your children around the reindeer. They are herd animals and not "pets.") See similar questions...

Long ago, Santa Claus and the elves discovered the special formula of Magical Reindeer Dust which makes them fly. This dust is sprinkled on each of the reindeer shortly before they leave on Christmas Eve. It gives them enough magic to fly right around the world. They can fly very fast: at about the speed of a Christmas The Reindeer driven by Santa Claus are the only known flying Reindeer in existence. See similar questions...

the shoulder and weigh as much as 250 pounds. It is believed that there are no longer any wild Reindeer, the entire species seeming to have been domesticated. Each Reindeer can pull up to twice its own weight, making it an ideal animal for pulling a sleigh loaded Thus, nine Reindeer would be able to pull a sleigh with 13,500 pounds of toys for an unlimited amount of time. See similar questions...

Their favorite games are Leap Deer and Blind Deer's Bluff. They also enjoy playing Reindeer Tag and Hoof Hockey. See similar questions...