Svalbard reindeer (IMAGE)

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Svalbard reindeer

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Reindeer have managed to adapt to life on Svalbard, despite the fact that they have only been on the islands for roughly 8,000 years. But will they be able to adapt to the rapid climate changes?

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Photo: Bart Peeters

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