12 Creatures of Christmas: Day 11 – Reindeer


The 12 Creatures of Christmas: Featuring some amazing and unique animals with a special holiday theme.

Reindeer are native to the tundras and forest of North America, Europe and Asia. They are also known as Caribou. A Reindeer’s nose is highly specialized allowing them to smell food hidden under snow or even allow them to detect the scents of possible predators. Their noses, though not red in color, is covered in hair, and their large nasal passages aid in warming the freezing cold air before entering their lungs.

12 Creatures of Christmas: Day 10 – Polar Bear


The 12 Creatures of Christmas: Featuring some amazing and unique animals with a special holiday theme.

Polar Bears are the largest land carnivore alive today. They are often considered marine mammals because of their dependence on arctic sea ice and their excellent swimming ability. A Polar Bear’s claws are two inches long and their massive paws measure nearly 12 inches across.