Santa Better Get a Bike: Reindeer Numbers in Decline

Photo via CardCow That plump and jolly man has had it good for centuries, relying on his trusty team of reindeer to carry him across the world to deliver presents for all the good boy and girls — but soon Santa Claus may find getting around a bit more difficult. According to one conservation scientist, reindeer (or caribou, as they’re known in North America) are in a precarious state of decline due to the habitat loss driven by global warming and development. Sorry Rudolph, you might not be able t… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Santa Better Get a Bike: Reindeer Numbers in Decline

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