Our highly-realistic plastic caribou or reindeer toy makes a terrific model for teaching your children, grandchildren, or students about the wonders of nature in the Arctic, and on the Tundra. Our plastic toy reindeer is made of solid plastic and is quite durable. It fits perfectly into dioramas about the Arctic or large hoofed mammals. Be sure to take a look at our other reindeer or caribou toys and gifts or our Arctic Animals collection.
Reindeer and Caribou are the same species (Rangifer tarandus) and are members of the deer family. They are found on Greenland and large northern islands as well as in North America and Eurasia in tundra and northern forest regions. In Europe they are called "Reindeer" and have been domesticated for 2000 years or more. In North America the wild animals are called "Caribou" and the domesticated are "Reindeer". Domesticated animals are slightly smaller than the wild animals and their coloring is different, but in all wild and domestic stock both males and females have distinctive antlers which they shed and regrow every year. Their large, concave hooves spread wide to support the animal in snow and soft tundra and work as paddles when swimming. Reindeer are protected from extremely cold temperatures by unique hairs that trap air. This also helps keep them afloat when swimming. Reindeer are very social herding animals and the domesticated ones are very friendly, likeable and curious and are easy to fence, feed and train to pull.
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