The Probert Encyclopaedia of Nature

REINDEER

Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) are a species of deer found in north Europe and north Asia. It has branched, recurved, round antlers. The legs are quite short in proportion to the body. The Laplanders often use reindeer as a substitute for horses, sheep and cattle, using them for pulling sledges, food, and clothing.
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