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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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Why does Rudolph's nose glow red?
I believe that every year on Christmas eve Rudolph shines his red nose to clear the foggy skies for Santa. I mean how else would he be able to see?
Another view:
Rudolph was born that way, so Rudolph and the other reindeer thought it was a birth defect. They made fun of him because of his red nose and wouldn't play with him, even though Rudolph couldn't help it that his nose glowed red. This made Rudolph very sad, having all the other reindeer making fun of him, and no one to play with. I guess reindeer can be like kids (and adults), thinking that just because someone is different that they aren't "as good".
But then, when they realized what a speciall gift his red nose was, and how his glowing red nose could help guide the sleigh, Santa chose him to lead the other reindeer. That was when Rudolph and all the other reindeer realized that being different was not a bad thing, but was actually a good thing.
They all learned that just because someone is different doesn't mean they aren't just as good as every one else is. And now they don't make fun of others who are different anymore, either. They learned that everyone is special in their own way.
How many reindeer dose Santa have and what are their names?
The Eurasian Tundra ReindeerThe Eurasian Woodland Reindeer
The Alaskan CaribouThe North-American Woodland Caribou
The Tundra CaribouThe Svalbard Reindeer
The Peary Caribou
What is santa clauses reindeer called in order?
There's nine (9): Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen, and of course...Rudolph!
What is the name of the place that Santa makes toys?
Santa's elves are busy making toys now. They make all the toys at the North Pole at a place called "Santa's workshop". Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas !
Are reindeers solitary animals or do they live in herds?
I've never herd if they did...
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ARGHHH! Pun alert!
As above poster indicated, reindeer (and caribou, deer, wapiti, etc) live in herds.
Reindeer are herbivores which means that they eat plants.
What does Australia use instead of reindeer for Christmas time?
Australians use kangaroos instead of reindeer at Christmas.
How do reindeer capture their food?
Well, at Santa's Workshop the Santa's elves feed each one their favorite treats...uncooked oatmeal!!! So, on Christmas Eve ask your parent(s) if it is okay to throw some uncooked oatmeal on your lawn! Oh, and to make sure Santa's reindeer see the oatmeal you could put some glitter in it also. P.S. It's okay if they don't eat ALL of your scrumpcitous food.
Santa's original team of eight reindeer were as follows:
Dasher - the Alpha male of the team, Dasher is the physically fittest reindeer.
Dancer - a talented but shy reindeer, Dancer is in constant admiration of Dasher.
Prancer - a deceptively strong and powerful reindeer, and a tad arrogant.
Vixen - a friendly, flirtacious and intelligent reindeer with a motherly tendency.
Comet - an adventurous and confident young buck.
Cupid - an easy-going and selfess 'hippie' reindeer.
Donder - a serious-minded, reserved reindeer.
Blixem/Blitzen - a brash, impulsive buck and a liabilty to the team.
Which reindeer on Santa Claus's sleigh is the fastest?
There are 8 reindeers that carry Santa's sleigh, 9 if you include Rudolf. All of them are the same size but if you listen to all the jingles and folk tales you'll hear that Rudolf was the extra reindeer, and the most special of them all. He was Santa's favourite and he led the reindeers to all destinations, so, in theory you could say Rudolf would be the answer to your question.
What president's name rhymes with the name of one of Santa's reindeer?
President Nixon's name rhymes with Santa's reindeer Vixen.
- Santa Claus's reindeer form a team of flying reindeer that traditionally pull the sleigh of Santa Claus and help him deliver Christmas gifts. The commonly cited names of the reindeer are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph when there is bad weather.
Did the reindeer vixen have antlers?
No, only male deer have antlers although it is extremely rare to have a female deer with antlers.
^^Actually, since all they are REINDEER, they all have antlers. Male and female. But, male reindeer drop their antlers in early winter, while females retain theirs until early spring.
So ACTUALLY, all his reindeer are female.
What is something on Santa's sleigh?
Santa is something on Santa's Sleigh. And bags of toys, and paint, and cushy seats, and sometimes elves, and a thermos filled with hot chocolate.
In the cartoon Rudolph the red nose reindeer who sang silver and gold?
You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and Vixen.
Comit, and Cupid, and Donner, and Blitzen but do you
recall the most famous reindeer of all?
Rudolph the red nose reindeer,
had a very shiny nose, (Like A Lightbulb)
and if you ever saw it,
you would even say it glowed. (Like A Disco Ball)
All of the other reindeer,
used to laugh and call him names. (Like Pinocchio)
They never let poor Rudolph,
join in any reindeer games.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve,
Santa came to say:
"Rudolph with your nose so bright,
won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Then all the reindeer loved him,
as they shouted out with glee:
"Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer,
you'll go down in history!" (Like George Washington)
There is a breed of reindeer that eats spinach They are rarely seen. It is suggested that because of their diet of spinach they are able to fly. And, assist Santa at Christmas. P.S: -that's why they are "strong to to finich"-
well you can be live in him if you like but 60% of the UK do not be live in him
Traditionally, Santa's reindeer are named Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen-and the most famous reindeer of all: Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer. But there's no reason you couldn't name a reindeer Bill, Dave or Samantha. Or Juan, Sakura, Kim, Koko or any number of names. Use your imagination.
