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Reindeer

When people hear reindeer, naturally they think of Rudolph and Santa. With the scientific name Rangifer tarandus, reindeer are actually the same species as the caribou, both being acceptable names. Questions about reindeers, their habits and habitats should be placed here.

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Do reindeer migrate in the winter?

Yes, Reindeer do migrate every year. see related link for some interesting facts about their migration.

How do you play roudolph the red nosed reindeer on recorder?

Well, I'm sorry... That question can't be answered On http://.wiki.answers.com

Where did Santa's elves come from?

In 1821, the poem "Old Santeclaus with Much Delight" was published. The author's mother was an Idigineous person from the Arctic. She had seen reindeer where she had lived, and had heard legends that they were mystical beasts who were able to fly. Santa has been associated with snow for a long time, and the Arctic/North Pole was not largely discovered until the mid 1800s (which made it the perfect place for him to live).

Do female reindeer have antlers too?

Well, yes. Female reindeer keep their antlers. Although, in spite of the fact I am a true fan of science(I am an aithiest. I only celebrate Christmas for fun), I disagree with the fact they are all female. It is most likely, but come on- the guy's magic! Of course, they would need a male to repreduce, so they have to have at least 1 male, or they would die out. female reindeers do no have antlers and they are a doe.male reindeers have antlers

How many of Santa's eight reindeer can you name?

8 (or 9?)


The answer is 8. They are: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen.

But if you are counting Rudolph, he has 9.

Do bucks shed their antlers every year?

Yes bucks (male reindeers) do shed their antlers every year.

What are reindeers favourite food?

Amanita Muscaria (Latin) - Fly Agaric (Common Name). A mushroom of the amanita family which has a distinctive red cap and white spots.

Known to contain ibutenic acid and muscimol - chemical substances which produce an intoxicating delirious effect. So much do reindeer love this plant, they will drink the urine of other reindeer whom have consumed the fungi.

Is there a reindeer named Olive?

Supposedly a female reindeer in the Rudolph story because "olive" sounds like "all of" in the song lyric "all of the other reindeer, used to laugh and call him names."

What reindeer is considered the most aggressive of all?

I would say Dasher is the most aggressiv reindeer. In Christmas Chronicles 2, Dasher was aggressive and fought the snow leopard! (I forgot his name! 😐) Of course that is just a movie but still it is a good example!

What are antlers for?

Showing supremacy among the ranks and to fight other males for dominance.

And when they grow their antlers long enough, they sometimes rub them against trees to rub the "leather" off their antlers.

What are characteristics of Santa's reindeer?

Well, the personalities of Santa's reindeer vary. But I reckon they must have some relation to their name in one way or another. Here's what I reckon: Dasher (male) has incredible speed and stamina and is regarded as the fastest reindeer. That is why he is up front. Dancer (female) is the most graceful reindeer. She is elegant and maneuvers with such nimbleness that Santa put her up front alongside Dasher. Prancer (male) is a very proud creature. He is deceptively strong, which is why he is behind Dasher and Dancer. Vixen (female) has a very friendly personality. She is also quite strong. She is partnered with Prancer. Comet (male) is regarded as the most powerful reindeer. He has great force and often headbutts obstacles out of his way. Cupid (male) is a fun-loving reindeer. His sweetness and good nature make him the perfect partner for the meteoric Comet. Donder (male) is very confident in his role. Strong-willed, focused and resolute, Donder may not a great partner for the electricfying Blitzen. Blitzen (female) is the most temperamental reindeer. Brash and impulsive, Blitzen is always the first to act. Rudolf (male) is the youngest reindeer. A timid creature, Rudolf looks up to the other reindeer, Dasher in particular. Rudolf leads the team in blizzards (you know why!)

What is the name of the first reindeer Santa calls in The Night Before Christmas?

Well, Santa always calls Comet first. My brother thinks Comet was the first, but its definently Donder, also known as Donner. The second was Blitzen. I hoped my information helped!

What department store chain is responsible for Rudolph the red nosed reindeer?

near chistmas, dollar tree in oskaloosa, iowadoes. well, maybe! last time i checked it did, but that was last year! and maybe, wal-mart might! well, in oskaloosa, iowa! bcuz that's where ilive! i don't check anywhere else!

When do male reindeer lose their antlers?

In most cases they dont. The Antlers are an integral part of a Reindeer and it stays with the animal as long as it is alive. Some reindeers may lose part or full of their antlers during a fight with another reindeer or due to old age but it is not a common phenomenon.

What does the reindeer eat?

Caribou and reindeer have a varied diet during the summer, where they consume nearly all kinds of vascular plants. In the winter, they mainly eat lichens. Lichens look like small, crusty pieces of moss, but they are actually a symbiotic organism of a fungus and a green algae. Note that symbiotic means that each relies on the other to live.

Reindeer love carrots and other greens but they also love pieces of apple with the skin still on. They also eat berries like bearberry, which looks similar like cranberry but, lichens are is their favourite.

Why do reindeers feet click?

Reindeer hooves make an unusual clicking noise when they walk. The noise is caused by tendons slipping over the surface of bones in their feet.

Are all of Santa's reindeers boys?

No. Vixen is female.
Yes all of the raindeers are boy because look at these names.DASHER,DANCER,PRANER,VIXEN,COMET,CUPID,DONNER,BLITZEN,AND RUDOLF.All of those names sound like boy names for raindeers.

How many reingdeers pull Santa's sleigh?

Taken from: http://www.answers.com/Santa%20Clause "Santa is said to fly around the world delivering his toys in a sled pulled by eight reindeer: Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dancer, Dasher, Donder (or Donner), Prancer, and Vixen. (A ninth reindeer with a shiny nose, Rudolph, was introduced in Gene Autry's 1949 country music hit "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.")"
9!!!! u can't forget roodof the red nosed reindeer!!

Why does santa ride a magical sleigh?

Santa's trusted reindeer know what they are doing and where to deliver all the presents. He is supremely confident in their ability to fly level and true .

How reindeer survive in the frigid zone?

Reindeer probably cannot survive in warm climates because all there food sources only grow in cold climates. Also, each individual hair on a reindeer's back are hollow and trap air to keep them cool. If the hair traps hot air, the reindeer will overheat.

But there's always the possibility that the reindeer will adapt to the warmer climates and change there diet :D

How fast can real reindeer pull a sleigh?

I think reindeers can run up to 40 miles per hour.

How many reindeer are there in all?

Prancer, dancer, comet, blitzen, dixton, roudaulf, ex....11 i think

Name all of Santa's reindeer in order in which they pull his sleigh?

Santa's Reindeer in alphabetical order:

  • Blitzen
  • Comet
  • Cupid
  • Dancer
  • Dasher
  • Donner
  • Prancer
  • Rudolph
  • Vixen