This Animal Runs Faster Than A Train
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Reindeer are surprisingly fast animals, capable of reaching speeds that can keep pace with or exceed the speed of some passenger trains.
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Reindeer can reach top speeds of up to 50 mph (80 kmph) and can easily keep pace with trains.
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While they cannot maintain their top speed for long, they can maintain a steady gallop of around 20 mph for longer distances.
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In organised reindeer racing, they can tow skiers at speeds of up to 37 mph (60 kmph).
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Their speed and efficiency are partly due to their ability to travel easily across difficult, snowy terrain, using their wide hooves for support.
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Their hooves act like snowshoes to navigate deep snow, and their fur provides insulation.
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They are among the strongest endurance animals, with some herds migrating over 3,000 miles (nearly 5,000 km) annually.
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They are the only species of deer where both males and females grow antlers.
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