Reindeer: Winter's Amazing Animals

The video explores fascinating facts about reindeer, also known as caribou in North America. It explains their habitat in the tundra, their unique adaptations to cold environments, and their impressive migration patterns. Reindeer have special hooves for digging through snow and a thick coat for warmth. Their noses are adapted to retain heat, making them well-suited for the cold tundra. Reindeer are also known for their long migrations, traveling over 5,000 kilometers annually to find warmer areas and safe places for birthing.

What is another name for reindeer in North America?

• Moose

• Caribou

• Elk

• Bison

What is the tundra primarily covered with for most of the year?

• Snow

• Sand

• Grass

• Rocks

How do reindeer find food in the snowy tundra?

• By climbing trees

• By using their hooves to dig

• By swimming

• By flying

What does the name 'caribou' mean?

• Snow shoveler

• Fast runner

• Cold survivor

• Great traveler

What is special about the reindeer's coat?

• It has two layers

• It is waterproof

• It changes color

• It is made of feathers

What is the primary reason reindeer are well-suited for cold environments?

• Their ability to fly

• Their thick fur and special hooves

• Their diet

• Their small size

How does the reindeer's nose help it in cold weather?

• It changes color

• It stores food

• It warms the air they breathe

• It helps them smell better

What happens to the air when reindeer breathe out?

• It turns into ice

• It is lost completely

• It becomes colder

• It retains more heat

Why do reindeer migrate long distances each year?

• To find warmer places and safe areas for their babies

• To explore new territories

• To find new friends

• To escape predators

How far can some reindeer travel in a year?

• 500 kilometers

• 1,000 kilometers

• 5,000 kilometers

• 3,000 kilometers