What animals live in the coldest areas of the planet? We've done the research! Meet the animals thriving in earth's polar ...

The Finnish Lapphund, a breed closely tied to Lapland and the indigenous Sámi people, was traditionally used for herding reindeer. This charming breed ... an excellent voice that hunters use to locate ...

Despite hundreds of spectators arriving by the busloads, tractors and heavy machinery weaving in between crowds of cowboys, ...

For example, many raptors use their UV vision to track trails left by prey animals, and peacocks showcase their vibrant plumage in UV hues to attract potential mates. Reindeer, or caribou, are ...

Originally developed as working dogs to herd reindeer, Swedish Vallhunds are known for their ... This keen look is characteristic of wild animals, particularly wolves, which rely heavily on visual ...

A new publication co-authored by John Ziker (Department of Anthropology) and Karl Mertens (Ph.D. candidate in ecology, ...

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Live reindeer as entertainment should be banned from Christmas events in Scotland after footage from festive celebrations last year showed animals in distress, campaigners said. Welfare groups ...

We are grateful to work alongside Born Free Foundation, Freedom For Animals and OneKind each year as part of a reindeer coalition. (Thank you to Freedom For Animals for compiling the following data).

As the holiday season envelops us in its warm embrace, the image of Santa Claus soaring through the night sky, his sleigh expertly guided by a team of reindeer, fills our hearts with joy and wonder.