Reindeer Habitats
Where can reindeer be found besides the North Pole?
Northern Asia, Europe, Siberia, Alaska, Canada, and Greenland
What helps reindeer keep warm in cold temperatures?
Two layers of fur, including soft wool and guard hairs
Do both male and female reindeer grow antlers?
Yes
What does "nomadic" mean?
Constantly moving from place to place
What feature do both male and female reindeer have for defense?
Antlers
What is the name for reindeer in North America?
Caribou
How do guard hairs help reindeer survive?
Traps heat close to their body and prevents heat loss
What happens to reindeer antlers every year?
They fall off and grow back bigger
How do reindeer find food in the snow?
Using their noses to sniff it out
What happens to reindeer antlers every year?
They fall off and grow back bigger
What type of environment do reindeer typically live in?
The tundra
Why don't reindeer get wet when lying in the snow?
The guard hairs prevent body heat from melting the snow
What do reindeer use their antlers for?
To defend themselves against predators
What do reindeer use to uncover food buried in snow?
Their hooves
How do reindeer protect themselves from getting wet when lying in the snow?
Their fur prevents heat from melting the snow
What is the name of a group of reindeer living together?
A herd
What is special about a reindeer's nose?
Super sense of smell that helps them find food under the snow
When do reindeer shed their antlers?
Yearly
Why do reindeer move so much?
To find food and survive in harsh climates
Why do reindeer live together in large herds?
To stay safe from predators and find food more efficiently
How far can reindeer herds travel in a year?
up to 3,000 miles
What do reindeer use to dig through the snow for food?
Their special hooves
What is unique about reindeer antlers compared to other deer species?
Both males and females have antlers
How large can a reindeer herd get?
Thousands of reindeer
What part of a reindeer's body helps it survive by finding food hidden under the snow?
Their super sense of smell