Here's something to ponder as you deck the halls: According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year (the only members of the ...

Illegal hunting for meat, fur, and newly grown antlers—along with the warming climate—are depleting wild reindeer on Russia’s Taymyr Peninsula. Herders gather semi-domesticated reindeer in a ...

The antlers of 20 reindeer have been painted with various fluorescent dyes to see how the animals react and whether the paints are resistant to the harsh Arctic climate. (Anne Ollila/Lehtikuva ...

Whatever biological reasons cause natural variability, I see no reason why Rudolph can’t retain his traditional role as a male reindeer and keep his antlers until Dec. 26.

Rudolph the reindeer is having a glittering antler makeover — the latest attempt to halt some of the thousands of road deaths of the roaming caribou in the wilds of Finland.

HELSINKI -- Rudolph the reindeer is having a glittering antler makeover - the latest attempt to halt some of the thousands of road deaths of the roaming caribou in the wilds of Finland.

There are about 10 reindeer at Antler Ridge Farms. If you want to call Mike, Mindy, and the reindeer for an appearance next year, the contact number is (716) 912-4472.