Two young reindeer lounging in their pen the Saturday before Thanksgiving -- the day of their big holiday season premiere at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco -- were taking a break after eating lunch.
They were lying around, but children outside the pen were fascinated, pointing, calling out to the deer and doubtlessly wondering why they weren't training. After all, the reindeer's biggest day of the year was only about a month away.The academy employee supervising the scene said they were saving their energy, being from Northern Europe, which is very cold.Uh-huh. That's why they save their energy.Everyone knows why a reindeer needs a lot of extra juice.
Reindeer quickly develop insulation for arctic life, camels grow thick fur to protect them from chilly desert nights, and yak calves' sport shaggy coats for high Himalayan mountains. "As climate change alters and reduces habitats, these species -- and many others -- face new challenges. Humans can help these resilient young animals thrive by protecting and regenerating ecosystems," a sign said.
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