In comparison to body size, reindeer have the largest and heaviest antlers of all living deer species. That means Santa’s sled either has to be pulled by young reindeer, constantly replaced as … - Page 2 Apparently, if a male reindeer is castrated, it stops the process of casting the antlers, thus he becomes more like a female. Santa will not appear alone on Christmas Eve. The Sami people (Sápmi) have also depended on reindeer herding and fishing for centuries. Female antlers are considerably linear when compared with those of a male reindeer. Also, it’s important to note that when a female reindeer does have antlers, the size is quite different. He always accompanies carts of toys for kids led by reindeer. The antlers of the female reindeer are considerably smaller than those of the male. Male and female reindeer can grow antlers annually, although the proportion of females that grow antlers varies … Not all female caribou (reindeer) have antlers, but for Santa’s crew to have antlers in December, they would be females.” There’s more to it than just the antlers. Some of Santa’s reindeer Facts. I thought like other deer, reindeer males had the antlers. On top of that, there’s also a subtle change in the growth. What facts have you learned recently that have completely changed what you thought to be true? A male’s antlers can measure up to 51 inches (130 centimeters) long, and a female’s antlers can reach 20 inches (50 centimeters). : IV: 16: IV In Sápmi, reindeer are used to pull a pulk, a Nordic sled. Caribou are native to North America, whereas reindeer are native to northern Europe and Asia. This is thought to be because females can use the antlers to find food. 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