Nighttime drives can be treacherous, with the chance of encountering unseen wildlife a constant worry. In Finland, this is especially true for reindeer. A staggering 4,000 of these majestic creatures perish in car accidents annually, causing a heartbreaking loss of life and a hefty €15 million dent in wallets. Determined to stop this tragedy, the Finnish Reindeer Herders … [Read more...] about Finland Is Covering Reindeer Antlers With Reflective Paint To Prevent Auto Accidents
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A Photographer Captured The ‘Magical’ Moment He Encountered a Rare White Reindeer in The Snow
Mads Nordsveen has traveled the world, photographing magnificent French cliffsides, palm-lined California beaches, and the Northern Lights. But it was a simpler sight in his native Norway that struck his eye over the weekend. The travel photographer was hiking with companions on the northern Norwegian island of Senja when they came upon a small reindeer calf that was as … [Read more...] about A Photographer Captured The ‘Magical’ Moment He Encountered a Rare White Reindeer in The Snow
Scientists Have Captured The First-Ever Video in The World of a Polar Bear Hunting a Reindeer
A polar bear was filmed hunting and devouring a reindeer, a spectacle that had never before been completely captured on camera. But make no mistake, the change in diet is probably a sign of climate change driving the endangered species inward and not polar bears expanding their horizons and experimenting with new foods. Polar Biology just published a description of the hunt … [Read more...] about Scientists Have Captured The First-Ever Video in The World of a Polar Bear Hunting a Reindeer
How Reindeer Eyes Change in the Winter to Give Them Twilight Vision
Reindeer are beloved all throughout the globe for their dark, expressive eyes, beautiful antlers, and mystical connection to Santa Claus. The moment you discover the cold, hard truth about how Christmas presents get beneath the tree is a terrifying one that haunts many a childhood. However, reindeer are far more unique than your jaded elder sibling or peers would have you … [Read more...] about How Reindeer Eyes Change in the Winter to Give Them Twilight Vision