Eagles are large, powerfully-built birds of prey, with heavy heads and beaks. They belong to the family Accipitridae1. There are about 68 species of eagles, most of which are from Eurasia and Africa1. Eagles are not a natural group but denote essentially any bird of prey large enough to hunt sizeable vertebrates1.
Eagles have very large hooked beaks for ripping flesh from their prey, strong, muscular legs, and powerful talons1. Their eyes are extremely powerful, enabling them to spot potential prey from a very long distance1. The female of all known species of eagles is larger than the male1.
Eagles normally build their nests, called eyries, in tall trees or on high cliffs1. Many species lay two eggs, but the older, larger chick frequently kills its younger sibling once it has hatched1.
One of the well-known species of eagles is the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), which is a bird of prey found in North America2.
The reindeer, also known as caribou in North America, is a species of deer with a circumpolar distribution. It is native to Arctic, subarctic, tundra, boreal, and mountainous regions of Northern Europe, Siberia, and North America12. The reindeer is the only representative of the genus Rangifer1.
Reindeer have been domesticated in Europe2. There are two varieties, or ecotypes: tundra reindeer and forest (or woodland) reindeer2. They vary greatly in size and color, and some are adapted for extreme cold and long-distance migration1. Reindeer are unique among deer in that females may also have antlers1.
Reindeer have been an important source of food, clothing, and shelter for Arctic people from prehistorical times, and they are still herded and hunted today1. In some traditional Christmas legends, Santa Claus’s reindeer pull a sleigh through the night sky to help Santa Claus deliver gifts to good children on Christmas Eve1.
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