reindeer
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Stone Age Megastructure Found at the Bottom of the Baltic Sea
Divers working off the coast of Rostock, Germany, have found the broken-up remains of a wall on the bottom of the Baltic Sea. Researchers believe the Stone Age construction is over 10,000 years old, potentially making it the oldest human megastructure in Europe, and was likely used to herd prey during hunts. The wall dates…
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400,000 Reindeer Vanish In Ongoing War On Christmas
New evidence suggesting a major turn of events in the war on Christmas was presented Monday at the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union — the world’s reindeer population is declining, rapidly.
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Why Herders In Finland Spray Reindeers’ Horns With Reflective Coating
Finland is a dangerous place for reindeer to be in the winter. In a place where it’s dark most of the day, these beasts blend in with their surroundings, making it hard for drivers to see them. So Finnish herders are getting creative.
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Science Proves That Rudolph’s Nose Really Does Glow
It might not be bright red, but Rudolph’s nose really does go glow. These thermal images of reindeer acquired by scientists show that Santa’s flying friends have incredibly warm noses.