Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus rennes dans la baie Faksevagen Fakse (Faksevagen). Expédition bateau de croisière Greg Mortimer dans l'archipel de Svalbard, dans l'Arctique
8256 x 5504 px | 69,9 x 46,6 cm | 27,5 x 18,3 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
19 janvier 2023
Informations supplémentaires:
Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus reindeers in Faksevagen Fakse Bay (Faksevagen). Expedition cruise vessel Greg Mortimer in Svalbard archipelago, Arctic Norway. The Svalbard reindeer is a subspecies of the reindeer and can only be located on Svalbard. The Svalbard reindeer have no natural predators in Svalbard, and as a result they’re not particularly afraid of humans or other animals. You’ll often find them wandering right through Longyearbyen or lazily strolling along in the middle of the road, sometimes causing frustration on the part of drivers who simply have to wait until the reindeer have passed. Locals find themselves enjoying their morning coffee while watching the wild reindeer grassing just outside of the window. They are unique compared to your average reindeer in that their characteristics are highly adapted to living this far north. With legs that are short and stocky, a short neck, a small head, tiny ears and a stout body, they’re perfectly equipped for the Arctic climate in Svalbard. Additionally they’ve got a thick and bright fur in the wintertime that could make even the tiniest of reindeer seem thick and fluffy.
