Reindeer (rangifer tarandus) is a mammal type animal. It usually inhabits forests close to the arctic tundra. The animal weights about 60-320kg (132-705lbs) and average life span is 12-15 years. Human, bears, wolves are the dangerous creatures for reindeers. See the table below for more facts.
Facts about reindeers
Name | Reindeer |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Scientific Name | Rangifer tarandus |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Diet | Herbivore |
Size | 1.6-2.1m (63-82in) |
Main Prey | Grass, herbs, berries |
Weight | 60-320kg (132-705lbs) |
Order | Artiodactyla |
Skin Type | Fur |
Class | Mammalia |
Genus | Rangifer |
Habitat | Forests close to the arctic tundra |
Top Speed | 80km/h (50mph) |
Family | Cervidae |
Life Span | 12-15 years |
Type | Mammal |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Colour | Brown, white, tan, grey |
Phylum | Chordata |
Predators | Human, bears, wolves |