Vulnerable
Reindeer
Rangifer tarandus
Reindeer
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“While the males are typically differentiated by the presence of antlers, both males and females have antlers. The fur of the caribou largely depends on where they live. Lighter colors are associated with northern regions, while caribou with dark coats live in southern areas instead.”
Scientific Classification
KINGDOM
Animalia
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Artiodactyla
FAMILY
Cervidae
GENUS
Rangifer

Location

Greenland, Scandinavia, Russia, Alaska, and Canada.
Mammal
Herbivore
Habitat
Terrestrial, Forest, Grassland
Food
Reindeer Moss, Grass, Shrubs, Leaves, Mushrooms, and Sedges
Threat
Poaching
Habitat Destruction
Invasive Species Introduction
Disease