Reindeer are one of the species of deer, which in turn has 10 subspecies of its own. We can then say that yes, reindeer are, in fact, deer. This does not mean that they are the same thing, however.

Reindeer travel, feed, and rest in herds of 10 to a few hundred. In the spring, they can form super herds of 50,000 to 500,000 ...

Tis the season of the reindeer. After all, it’s hard to not notice them at this time of year. They make appearances in holiday movies, or on holiday greeting cards, and sometimes they are seen in ...

“Deer are similar to humans in that their skin is sort of tethered to underlying fascia muscle. They are also really fascinating because they are the only large animals that are able to [regenerate ...

The incurable disease was first detected in Louisiana in 2022. With no vaccine, Louisiana has worked with hunters to track ...

Traditionally ungulates were considered even or odd-toed hoofed animals, however, as genetics demonstrated new relationships between species, the number of animals who qualify as ungulates expanded.

Sam Dwinnell, expedition leader, studied the behaviors, habitats, and life-histories of Wyoming Range mule deer from 2013-2020 as a research ... and is currently working toward a PhD studying reindeer ...

Wisconsin DNR Deer Heard Specialists say hunting is one of the biggest things that can help slow the spread of CWD. That's ...

So far, only two reindeer have had an assignment. In fact, the “stay at home” order is beneficial to the health of the deer species, which are known to have a low tolerance for stress.