Weatherwatch: reindeer adapted to snow but not climate change

Animal thrives in cold, snowy conditions, but freeze-thaw pattern threatens grazing

The reindeer is the emblematic Christmas animal and, while not exactly magical, it is among the best adapted to snowy conditions.

For a start, a reindeer’s feet have four toes with dewclaws that spread out to distribute its weight like snowshoes, and are equipped with sharp hooves for digging in snow.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2SlxNXq