Dimensions
135 x 216 x 10mm
People worldwide recognise the names of the animals which help Santa Claus deliver his presents - Rudolf, Dasher, Comet, Dancer, Cupid, Prancer, Donner, Blitzen and Vixen. But what do we know about these all-important bearers of gifts? Many assume that they are just 'deer', unaware that they are one of many species of the deer family to be found in different ecological niches across the world. This book is a factual journey into the life of the 'Real Rudolph'. From the archaeological evidence which intricately entwines reindeer and man to the myths that have created the association between Christmas and reindeer; from reindeer's extraordinary adaptation to the world's coldest climates to their reintroduction into Antarctica, this intriguing natural history reveals just what it is that makes the reindeer such a special member of the animal kingdom.
