Reindeer, or caribou, are members of the deer family Cervidae. Deer, elk, moose, and wapiti are also members of this family. The distinction between reindeer and caribou depends on where they live.

Which animal is inextricably linked with Santa and Christmas in the minds of young and old? Reindeer, of course. In 1949, singing cowboy Gene Autry probably didn’t believe that Rudolph the red-nosed ...

‘Tis the season of the reindeer. After all, it’s hard to not notice them at this time of year. They make appearances in holiday movies, or on holiday greeting cards, and sometimes they are seen in ...