Specieswatch: tough times for reindeer as rain increases in warming Arctic
via theguardian.com
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When rain falls on snow it creates a layer of ice that impedes feeding, which in turn has reduced herds’ birthrates Reindeer survive typically harsh Arctic winters by using their specially adapted hooves to scrape through the snow to nibble on the lichen and moss below. But paradoxically a warming climate is making it harder […]