Reindeer (rangifer tarandus)

A large form of deer, living in Arctic. The meat is classified as venison, and the milk can be used to make cheese. For other deer-family members see under individual varieties 'Caribou'; 'Elk' 'Fallow deer'; 'Moose'; 'Muntjac'; 'Red deer'; 'Reindeer'; 'Roe deer'; 'White-tailed deer'

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