Did you know reindeer are the only mammals that can see ultraviolet light? Discover more fascinating facts about these majestic, cold-weather creatures.

12. Reindeer Have Different Names Across the World Technically a species of deer, a reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) is classified as a member of the Cervidae family and is also known as caribou in ...

You might be able to name the most famous reindeer of them all, but if you need help remembering the rest of the crew that pulls Santa’s sleigh, read on.

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Instead, researchers from Dartmouth and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland report that the eyes of Rudolph and his reindeer brethren may have evolved so that they can spot their favorite ...

Does it matter if we’ve been saying the names all wrong for the better part of two centuries? Not really. That’s the nature of language and traditions. With time, they all change.

But how well-versed are you in the fascinating world of reindeer? Just in time for the holidays, here are twelve incredible reindeer facts! 12. Reindeer Have Different Names Across the World ...

12. Reindeer Have Different Names Across the World Just how much do you know about reindeer?