There are two biggest differences between Arctic reindeer and other deer species in the world: first, both females and males have dendritic horns; Second, reindeer, like migratory birds, began to migrate southward in groups in winter. In early spring, they began to head north. They often travel 500-700 kilometers or even thousands of miles.

The head of the Arctic reindeer is much bigger than that of the rabbit. The female deer weighs more than150kg, and the male deer is smaller, about 90kg. Both males and females have a pair of dendritic horns, the amplitude of which can reach 1.8 meters. They are formed by hardening the dermis and penetrating the skin. They are replaced once a year. As soon as the old horn falls off, the new horn begins to grow.

Reindeer's winter hair is thick, long hair is hollow and full of air, which not only keeps warm, but also increases the buoyancy when swimming. The close-fitting fluff is thick and soft, just like wearing a double fur coat.

The value of Arctic reindeer:

From an evolutionary point of view, all the deer on the earth may have come from the same ancestor, while the existing Arctic reindeer are closer to the natural state of the original ancestors.

Historically, deer and human beings have a very close relationship. About 2 million years ago, it was called Late Pleistocene in geology. Reindeer distributed in Eurasia used to be one of the main foods of human beings, and this state lasted for thousands of years. ?

At that time, humans mainly absorbed nutrition by hunting reindeer, which lasted for thousands of years. Therefore, our ancestors have always regarded deer as sacred and endowed them with many beautiful myths and legends. The same is true in the West. They let deer pull carts for Santa Claus and give presents to children.

Reindeer is an extremely important material source for Eskimos who have lived in the Arctic for generations. Meat is a good food, which tastes similar to beef. Skin is an important material for sewing clothes, making tents and kayaks. Bones can be made into knives, hooks, javelin heads and sledge racks, and can also be carved into handicrafts.