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Reindeer in Norway migrate from the forest where they spend the winters forraging for lichen and mosses beneath up to four feet of snow. In early spring, when the snow begins to melt - especially close to rivers and tarns, where new grasses provide protein rich foods - mosquitos, warble flies and a host of other insects emerge. Warble flies bore into the reindeers' skin and lay their eggs there. In the early spring, the larvae begin to hatch - which is extremely painful. These, together with all the other insects drive the reindeer to distraction and that is when they begin to migrate to the mountains and the northern coast of Norway. In the autumn, after the rut, the reindeer migrate back to the forests for the winter. The Sami reindeer herders are only semi-nomadic. Most do not own reindeer and live in the cities and towns. Those that do travel in groups with their herds, which are driven along specific routes to avoid congestion.
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What months do reindeer migrate?
In autumn and spring
Do reindeer migrate in the winter?
Yes, Reindeer do migrate every year. see related link for some interesting facts about their migration.
What color does reindeer fur turn?
Reindeer's brown fur turns white and gray when they migrate in fall.
Where do tundra reindeer go during the summer?
They migrate further north to colder regions
What is the range of the reindeer?
A reindeer is a type of deer that is found in Arctic and Subarctic regions. Some reindeer will migrate up to twice each year and travel a distance of approximately 750 miles each time.
How far do wildebeest migrate?
far far away
How far do ravens migrate?
uhh ravens don't migrate at all!
How far can reindeer run?
I say about 60 miles
How far do tunas migrate?
7700miles
In a blinding blizzard a reindeer trudges 310 m 45 east of south across the tundra How far south does the reindeer move?
220m
How far south do the arctic terns migrate?
Arctic terns migrate all the way to the coast of Antarctica.
Where would you see a reindeer Arctic Circle or Antarctic Circle?
Reindeer are only found in the far north near the Arctic Circle.
