strangebiology:This is the cycle of reindeer, Rangifer…
This is the cycle of reindeer, Rangifer Tarandus, growing antlers, shedding their winter coat, shedding velvet, shedding antlers, and re-growing them. Keep in mind that antler growth patters vary between sexes, ages, subspecies, and even individuals.
I created this gif for PBS @newshour to go with my article 7 things you didn’t know about reindeer. They are truly, endlessly fascinating creatures.
EHS