A tourist season that stretches from October to March has been anything but jolly for some residents of the “Official Hometown of Santa Claus.”
Tag: Reindeer
A Portrait of South Georgia: Abundance, Exploitation, Recovery
A series of ecological initiatives, including the eradication of several invasive species, has dramatically revived the life and landscape of this remote sub-Antarctic island.
On the Move With Mongolia’s Nomadic Reindeer Herders
Facing growing uncertainties, the Dukha people are being forced to make difficult decisions about their traditions and their future.
In Sweden’s Far North, a Space Complex Takes Shape
The government is turning an old research base above the Arctic Circle into a state-of-the-art satellite launching center. The reindeer will not be happy.
Arctic Dining: Think Frozen Sashimi, With a Side of Reindeer Blood
Fishermen and reindeer herders in northern Siberia have long snacked on raw, frozen fish and meat. Shaved thin and often dipped in sauce, the dish is one of Russia’s hidden delicacies.
Still the Undisputed Champs of Mammalian Migrations
Scientists measured distances covered to compile a Top 5 list of ultramarathon runners of land mammals.
200 Reindeer Starved to Death. Experts Call It a Sign of Climate Change.
Scientists surveying reindeer populations in Norway said the deaths occurred on iced pastures in the Arctic, a result of global warming’s effect on a vulnerable ecosystem.
NORWAY Dispatch: Where Reindeer Are a Way of Life
The indigenous Sami people have fought for generations to preserve their identity. The latest battles are against Norway’s limits on reindeer herds.