Is That a Reindeer or a Caribou?

What does the term 'domesticated' mean?

• An animal that lives in the wild

• An animal that is found in Europe and Asia

• An animal that has been tamed to do work or to keep as a pet

• An animal that is native to North America

In North America, what is the term used for wild reindeer?

• Reindeer

• Caribou

• Domesticated reindeer

• Wild caribou

What do reindeer use their antlers for?

• All of the above

• To attract females

• To defend against predators

• To uncover food in the snow

How do reindeer protect themselves against predators?

• By hiding in trees

• By flying like Rudolph, Dasher, and Comet

• By running as fast as their mothers

• By staying together in herds

Why do reindeer move south in the winter?

• To escape the worst weather

• To swim in warmer waters

• To find food

• To escape biting insects

Why do reindeer move north in the summer?

• To escape biting insects

• To escape the worst weather

• To find food

• To swim in warmer waters

Which of the following is not a reason for domesticating reindeer?

• Reindeer hides are useful to people

• Reindeer can pull heavy loads

• Reindeer are gentle and friendly pets

• Reindeer provide food and milk for people

What is the purpose of a reindeer's undercoat?

• To help them stay warm in the winter

• To help them float when they swim

• To attract females

• To uncover food in the snow

What do reindeer eat in the winter?

• Grasses, leaves, herbs, and mosses

• Fungi and lichens

• Berries and nuts

• Fish and insects

When do reindeer usually give birth to their calves?

• In May or June

• In the fall

• In the winter