After migrating to their wintering grounds, the animals move as little as possible to conserve energy ...

Reindeer graze incessantly during the short northern summer, storing up fat reserves for the cold, dark months when both sunlight and food will be in extremely short supply. Reindeer spend so much ...

While deer species aren’t known for their seasonal migrations, they are famous for their big appetites. Deer love food and ...

They act as snowshoes in the winter and provide stability on the soft ground in the summer. Reindeer’s hooves also make excellent paddles for swimming and, when the snow comes, their hooves ...

told the BBC that white reindeer are rare. However, he adds that they are "highly conspicuous", especially in the summer months, which may go some way to explain why people are able to get so many ...

The summer months also herald many other distinctive changes to the reindeer’s anatomy, including a browner coat, gold-colored eyes, and softer hooves. At the same time, the antlers start to ...

“It’s been three years since we have made it all the way to our summer pastures by the Kara Sea,” Yuri says as his wife, Katya, pours him a steaming mug of tea. “Our reindeer were too weak ...

Not only is the reindeer's eye beautiful, it is a scientific marvel. The animal's eyes change from a golden colour to a deep blue as summer fades to winter, helping it to see in dramatically different ...

The couple operates large fans in the reindeer barns to keep the reindeer cool in the summer months. "They'll spend their time in the summer in the evenings outside," he said. "But then winter ...

Reindeer are a type of deer that has evolved to endure harsh winters in freezing climates. They are the only deer species with hair completely covering their nose. This helps warm incoming cold air ...