Svalbard Reindeer Grazing on Polar Willows (IMAGE)

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Svalbard Reindeer Grazing on Polar Willows

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There isn't a lot of plant growth on the arctic archipelago of Svalbard. Fortunately Svalbard reindeer are able to eat willows.

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Photo: Marie-Diane Vanquathem

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