While many associate reindeer with the wonder of the holidays, these animals are magical in their own way. Known in North America as caribou, reindeer are well adapted to live in cold, rugged Arctic regions, like northern Norway where this herd was photographed. They"re built to withstand frigid temperatures with the help of thick, dense fur and noses that warm the air before they breathe it in.
Dashing through the snow
Today in History
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Wildlife crossing, Wierden, Netherlands
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The Girl Scouts celebrate 110 years
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A storied trail marks a century
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The power of the forest
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Avatar Mountains, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China
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Fiddlehead fern fronds
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Bay Marker Lookout, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia
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Reflecting on one of the world s strangest rivers
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The frog prince?
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A summertime light show
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Blink and you ll miss it
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Wandering Watkins Glen
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The mountaintop of toppled gods
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It s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Castelmezzano, Italy
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Cape Town at dusk
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And you thought moths were boring
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Ancient art in the Amazon
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Astronomy Day
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Row, row, row your gondola
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It s a ruff life
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Happy Boxing Day!
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New Year s Day
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A palace for the public
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Happy Arbor Day!
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What kind of bird laid these eggs?
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Bask in the glow—It s World Turtle Day
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Surf s up—Down Under
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The long and wiggling path
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Life in a North African town