Reindeer
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This text was translated from Norwegian by artificial intelligence. You have now arrived at the reindeer fence. A total of eight reindeer live here and roam freely. Look around carefully - you might see them lying on the marsh or further into the forest. Reindeer are typical herd animals and live in the northern hemisphere, where they thrive in arctic areas. They eat grass, herbs, heather and lichen. With us, the reindeer also receive specially developed concentrated feed for reindeer. The reindeer is the only deer in which the females also have antlers. The largest antlers can become so formidable that they almost have to be considered unsuitable for the animals. It is the bucks that develop the largest and most showy antlers. Both sexes shed their antlers annually: The bucks shed their antlers in November/December after the rut is over, while the bucks shed their antlers only after the calf is born in May/June. In this way, they become dominant in the food dish and can keep the goats and other non-calf-bearing animals away. The hairs of reindeer are hollow and provide better insulation. Even at very low temperatures, down to minus 30 to 40 degrees, it is unnecessary for the animals to increase combustion. Maybe you are lucky and hear a characteristic clicking sound when the reindeer walks? The sound comes from the joints, and experts believe that it helps the reindeer stay together in snowstorms or fog. The bucks are the largest and weigh between 70 and 150 kg, while the sims are smaller and weigh from 40 to 100 kg. Calving season is from April to June. Enjoy your stay, and good luck discovering the reindeer!