Our male caribou shed his antlers in December, so it's astounding to see how much they've already grown! All of our female caribou have dropped their antlers, except for one, who has her right antler left. Every year, caribou shed their antlers and regrow a new pair! 💗 📹: Keeper Stephanie | Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

The Sámi people of the Arctic have a timeless bond with reindeer. Not just as a source of food or clothing, but as the heart of their identity. For centuries, reindeer herding has shaped their rhythm of life, traditions, and worldview. The reindeer give them meat, hides, antlers and valuable materials for tools and clothes; they also guide seasonal migrations and connect them deeply with the land. But above all, it’s a relation built on respect and symbiosis: the Sámi take care of the reindeer,