First recorded instance of a polar bear hunting a reindeer caught on video November 6, 2021 Polar bears are known to prey on seals, but researchers have captured footage of one swimming after — and ultimately drowning — a reindeer… Continue Reading
Deer spotted on ski run in Banff has everyone dreaming of a white Christmas December 23, 2018 This isn’t your usual first tracks. But a deer bounding across a ski run at Sunshine Village on Dec. 23 in Banff National Park… Continue Reading
Hey Santa, did you lose your reindeers? November 23, 2018 Driver Jason White of Newfoundland was driving along the highway when he came across a herd of what looked like reindeer. They turned out… Continue Reading
Christmas Surprise: Santa’s reindeer are all female. Yup, that’s a lady-driven sleigh. December 24, 2017 As you track NORAD Santa and marvel at the speed his nine reindeer on Christmas Eve, remember this. Those powerful reindeer are girls. Yup,… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Shrinking reindeers losing weight because of climate change December 12, 2016 Living organisms respond to climate change in two ways, by evolutionary adaptions and phenotypic plasticity, also known as an observable change. When two or… Continue Reading
Moose ploughs through snow in winter wonderland January 16, 2015 This is simply a cool piece of Canadiana. A remote camera rigged up in Alberta’s Jasper National Park captures the comings and goings… Continue Reading
Golden ornamental reindeer led astray by thief November 26, 2014 A golden ornamental reindeer has gone MIA after a thief walked the critter out the door grabbing hold of its antlers. The picture was… Continue Reading
Reindeers get protective reflective gear February 17, 2014 Cars and trains hitting reindeer are a big problem in Norway. In one report last December, 24 reindeer were killed and others injured after… Continue Reading
Woodland caribou remain at risk of extinction December 17, 2013 Two reports out this week about the woodland caribou which was listed last year as being a threatened species at risk of extinction. The… Continue Reading