Reindeer: Life Cycles and Habitats

What do reindeer eat in the winter when food is hard to find?

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VA.2.5.b

What is the first stage of a reindeer's life cycle?

• Egg

• Calf

• Adult

• Cocoon

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VA.2.4.a

What helps reindeer stay warm in the cold?

• They have a single-layered fur coat.

• They have a double-layered fur coat.

• They hibernate.

• They grow extra fat.

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VA.2.5.b

Why do reindeer live in groups during the winter?

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Remember! There's safety in numbers!

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VA.2.5.a

What happens to reindeer hooves in the winter?

• They become softer.

• They become harder.

• They change color.

• They grow longer.

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VA.2.5.b

Why are reindeer important to some people?

• They are used for racing.

• They provide food and clothing.

• They are kept as pets.

• They are used for entertainment.

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VA.2.5.a

What is a danger to reindeer today?

• Too many reindeer

• Climate change

• Lack of water

• Too many trees

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VA.2.5.c

How do reindeer find food under the snow?

• They eat snow instead.

• They wait for the snow to melt.

• They follow other animals.

• They use their antlers to dig.

What is a unique feature of reindeer antlers?

• They never shed them.

• Both males and females have them.

• They are used for swimming.

• Only males have them.

How do reindeer communicate with each other?

• With a series of clicks

• By stomping their hooves

• By changing fur color

• Through loud roars