grace and alex had a magical visit today to the zoo for a reindeer class. the girls loves carolling on the horse drawn carriage, seeing the live reindeer, and making their reindeer crafts.
here are some reindeer facts we learned about:
-life expectancy is 8 years
-reindeer hair is hollow to help warm their bodies
-reindeer and caribou are the only deer where males (bulls), females (cows), and calves produce antlers
-reindeer shed their antlers annually
-the primary function of the antler is to gain social dominance
-new antler grow in the spring and summer
-reindeer milk is high in protein and fat
-reindeer prefer snow over water in winter.
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