Were Do Reindeer Come from?

Caribou are native to North America, whereas reindeer are native to northern Europe and Asia. Alaska does have some reindeer, however, imported from Siberia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Where do wild reindeer live?

Reindeer and caribou are the same animals. Reindeer in North America are called caribou. They are found in the Arctic tundra and adjacent boreal forests of Greenland, Scandinavia, Russia, Alaska, and Canada.

What is the difference between caribou and reindeer?

Reindeer and caribou are the same animal (Rangifer tarandus) and are a member of the deer family. In Europe, they are called reindeer. In North America, the animals are called caribou if they are wild and reindeer if they are domesticated. ... Male reindeer begin to grow antlers in February and female reindeer in May.