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  • Reindeer could be at risk of catastrophic die-off on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, scientists say
    Environment
    Shrinking reindeer bring no Christmas cheer
    Scientists tracking the wellbeing of reindeers in the Arctic have uncovered a concerning trend, with warming temperatures in the region literally freezing access to food and leading to a 12 percent decrease in average body weight over just 16 years.