...and adults!

Reindeers easy survival

Reindeers survive in the cold because they eat moss!

Moss is hard to digest and it has little nutritional value. But reindeer fill up on lots of moss because it contains a special chemical that helps them keep their body fluids warm.

This chemical acts as a natural antifreeze, keeping the reindeers toasty warm.

Reindeer and Caribou are the same animal and a member of the deer family.
Both male and female reindeer grow antlers
Male reindeer can grow up to 1.2 metres tall at the shoulder and weigh up to 250 kilograms!
Reindeers sense of sight and hearing aren't great, so they rely mostly on their sense of smell
When reindeers walk, they click! It's a tendon in their foot passing over the bone.
Reindeers live in massive herds. Anywhere from 50,000 to 500,000!
Reindeers can run very fast. Between 36-48 mph (58-77 kmh).
Reindeers are vegetarians. No meat...mainly lichen, fungi and leaves.
Reindeers noses are designed to warm the air before it gets to the lungs.

Fun book about a reindeer!

Fritz is an excellent reindeer, except for one small problem: He has gas. And leading up to the BIG day, Santa must choose his Christmas crew. Will Fritz make the team?