Svalbard reindeer

Wildlife Photo of the Day - August 16, 2019: Reindeer in the Arctic.

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)

A young Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus), a small subspecies of reindeer found on the Svalbard archipelago of Norway.

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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.

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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…

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