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The reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) is a large mammal in the deer family, known for its distinctive antlers in both sexes. These animals are typical of northern areas, especially the tundra and taiga.

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1. Appearance: Male and female reindeer have antlers, although females sometimes lose them due to the heat period. The antlers are forked and have a distinctive structure. Reindeer have sexual dimorphism in terms of antlers and body shape. In summer, their fur is short and dense, while in winter it is dense and the undercoat forms an insulating layer.
2. Behavior: Reindeer are herd animals. Their migrations in search of food can be very long and cover great distances. In winter, they feed on mosses, lichens and tree branches, and in summer mainly on grasses and herbs.
3. Adaptations to climate: Reindeer are known for their adaptation to harsh climatic conditions. Their fur and subcutaneous layer of fat provide thermal insulation, allowing them to survive in extreme temperatures.
4. Cultural role: Reindeer play an important role in the lives of many indigenous peoples living in areas where reindeer occur naturally. They provide food, fur, skin and other materials necessary for survival in harsh conditions.
5. Fishing and farming: In some regions, reindeer are still raised and used for mounts, as a source of meat and other products. In the past, they played a key role in the survival of communities in northern regions.
6. Reindeer in culture: The reindeer is often associated with Christmas culture, especially in the context of Santa Claus and the reindeer sled pulling his sleigh in Western mythology.
7. Threats: Some reindeer populations are threatened by hunting and habitat loss due to climate change and expansion of human activities.

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1. Rudolf's nose: In Western culture, one of Santa's sled reindeer is named Rudolph. In the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," he is described as a reindeer with a red-nosed lantern that leads Santa's sleigh through the fog.
2. Reindeer migrations: Some reindeer populations, such as tundra reindeer, undertake some of the longest migrations among land mammals. Sometimes they can travel distances of up to 5,000 kilometers in search of food.
3. Adaptation to the cold: Reindeer have the ability to reduce blood flow to their limbs to minimize heat loss during winter. This is one of the adaptations that allow them to survive in extreme conditions.
4. Physical fitness: Reindeer are incredibly efficient animals. They are able to run at speeds as high as 80 km/h and travel long distances in search of food.
5. Voices of the reindeer: Reindeer can make a variety of sounds, including noises resembling barking, hoof tapping or retching.
6. Reindeer and cosmic rays: In 1958, the Soviet satellite Sputnik 1 had a specially prepared reindeer on board to study the effects of cosmic radiation on the body. Unfortunately, the experiment was not successful.
7. Communication during migration: Reindeer make distinctive noises during their long migrations that help keep members of the herd in contact and prevent separation.
8. Economics and reindeer: In some regions, reindeer are of great economic importance. In Lapland, for example, indigenous communities raise reindeer for their meat, hides, milk and antlers.
9. Reindeer and climate change: Climate change is affecting reindeer habitat, causing ice melt and changes in food availability. This, in turn, could negatively affect reindeer populations and the communities that rely on reindeer husbandry.
10. Reindeer under surveillance: In some regions, reindeer are farmed and managed by local communities and government organizations to protect their populations and sustainably manage their resources.