Reindeer Facts

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What part of the reindeer's body helps them dig out lichens from the snow?

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Antlers

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What uses do reindeer's antlers have?

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Digging and defending

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True or False: Reindeers are at the top of the food chain in their ecosystem.

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False

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What do we call animals like reindeers that eat moss, herbs, ferns, grasses, and leaves?

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Herbivore

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What allows a reindeer to see almost all the way around without turning its head?

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Eyes on the sides of its head

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What do reindeers primarily eat?

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Moss, herbs, ferns, grasses, and leaves

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What is the habitat of reindeers?

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Cold, snowy regions like the Arctic and subarctic.

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What is a group of reindeers called?

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A herd

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How do reindeers adapt to cold weather?

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They have thick fur and a layer of fat.

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What is the scientific name for reindeer?

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Rangifer tarandus