Scientific name -- Rangifer tarandus
Size -- about 370 lbs, 75" for males
Diet -- reindeer moss

The reindeer or caribou is a large, antlered herd animal that frequents high latitudes. The word "caribou" may have originated from a Micmac word which means "pawer". Reindeer are unique among deer in that both males and females have antlers. Reindeer migrate a great distance seasonally to calving grounds. They are also capable swimmers. They have long legs, with sharp hooves and hairy toes to provide traction over frozen ground. Reindeer are generally silent, but their tendons make sharp clicking sounds which can be heard for a long distance when the animals travel in large groups.

Reindeer are preyed upon by bears, wolves, and calves (amazingly) by golden eagles. Mosquitos and black flies can harass caribou enough to affect their health or introduce disease.