The reindeer graze on Norway's border with Russia. When 42 of them crossed into Russia, the Norwegian government had to pay Russia for the loss of grassland. More than $4,000 per reindeer.

Some reindeer make epic migrations of more than 1,000 kilometres a year, whereas others stick close to home. Scientists have now linked a reindeer’s tendency to migrate and its genetic heritage 1.

It was born in Chicago, is based in New York and travels the country. It’s Chicago City Limits, an improv troupe coming to Viterbo on Wednesday, Dec. 12, to perform “Revenge of the Reindeer.” ...

Reindeer put their brains into sleep mode while they chew their food, cutting their need for deep sleep. Credit: Henry Lo/500px via Getty It’s a long time since summer for reindeer in the Arctic ...

Dominy explained that, just like the wolves, lichen absorbs ultraviolet light, while snow reflects it. So for reindeer looking around for food, the lichens pop out against the white snow. "If you ...