Hooves
How many toes does a reindeer have?
four (two larger toes help them walk and the smaller ones spread out acting like a snowshoe)
Do reindeer have toes?
yes!
Where do reindeer live?
Artic and subarctic regions of the northern hemisphere (tundra biome)
How many legs does a reindeer have?
4
Antlers are an extension of the reindeers what?
skull
What are hooves made of?
keratin
What happens to reindeers antlers every year?
they shed and regrow
What do reindeer eat?
moss, grass, lichen, shrubs, etc (they are herbivores)
How fast can a reindeer run?
37-50 mph
What are antlers made of?
bone, cartilage, tissue, nerves and blood cells
Name one thing a hooves are used for other than walking
paddle in water, keeps from sinking deep into snow, dig in snow for food.
How long is a reindeer's tail?
5-8 inches
How long does a reindeer typically live?
12-14 yrs in the wild/20 yrs in captivity
How far do reindeer migrate?
600 to 3,000 miles
When do females shed their antlers?
never, or in the spring
Why is there fur on the bottom of their hooves?
it helps them to not slip on the icy ground
What is the barrow?
What is the difference between a reindeer and a caribou?
they are the same animal-in Europe they care called reindeer, in North America they are called caribou if they are wild and called reindeer if they are domesticated
Name one bone found in a deer leg
humerus, radius, femur, patella, stifle, tibia
reindeers can see _________ light
ultraviolet
What does a reindeer track look like?
draw on white board
flap of skin that hangs from the neck
What is the scientific name for reindeer?
Rangifer Tarandus
How is the back leg different than the front?
The hind legs have a stifle (knee) which gives them more force when they run
how many teeth do reindeer have?
34