Caribou are called reindeer in Europe. Everyone's favorite Christmas sleigh guide, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, could be called Rudolph the Red-Nosed Caribou! Caribou are mammals that live in the northern regions of Europe, North America, Asia, and Greenland. When snow begins to fall, caribou move south and travel to more sheltered climes where can they feed on moss or lichens.
These members of the deer family dig for food using their large hooves. The underside of each hoof is hollowed out like a big scoop and allows the caribou to dig through snow in search of food. Caribou also use their hooves to paddle through chilly northern rivers and lakes.
