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Mammals
Reindeer
Rangifer tarandus
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 15-18 years
- Weight
- 80-180 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) is a herbivore species found in Arctic tundra. It typically lives 15-18 years, weighing around 80-180 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the reindeer: Reindeer eyes change color from gold in summer to blue in winter.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.