Yes, reindeer actually can have red noses – and other fascinating facts about this Christmas icon
- Written by Julie Old, Associate Professor, Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Western Sydney University
At this time of year, images of reindeer are everywhere. I’ve had a soft spot for reindeer ever since I was a little girl. Doesn’t everyone?
While I work on Australian mammals, especially marsupials such as wombats, I still find reindeer fascinating.
I’ve spent a great deal of time reading up about...