Watch the Svalbard reindeer’s seasonal glow-up 🦌 Fun fact: The Svalbard reindeer is a small subspecies of reindeer found only on Svalbard and it’s the world’s northernmost plant-eating mammal. Males grow their antlers from April to July and drop them early in winter. Females start growing theirs in June and unlike other deer species, usually keep them all year, to compete for food resources. Their antlers help them secure access to food, which is crucial for protecting their calves. Do you pref

1.6K views · 25 reactions | Experience the magic of Svalbard. From fossils to reindeer, discover what a day in paradise looks like on one of our expeditions.  @divergenttravelers #Svalbard #Expedition #Travel | Aurora Expeditions | Facebook

This little film will be the cutest thing you’ll see today. A curious furry friend in Barentsburg. Did you know that all the reindeer in Svalbard are wild? Video: IG:@Emiliabasioli www.visitsvalbard.com | Visit Northern Norway

Caught on camera for the first time: A female polar bear and unusual prey - reindeer. Due to #ClimateChange, seals have become scarcer, leading the bears to pursue land animals. Here in Svalbard, Norway, the sea ice retreats in summer, which leaves the bears with less food. As the ice retreats more every year, the bears are becoming increasingly desperate. Another factor in the unusual hunt could be a recent ban on reindeer hunting, which has increased the reindeer population of Norway. Even wit