FAQ ALASKA - Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska

Question :
What is the difference between caribou and reindeer?

ANSWER :

• Caribou, a wild member of the deer family, are native to most parts of Alaska. Reindeer, a "type of domesticated caribou, were originally imported from Siberia during the late 19th century."

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