According to the Chicago Zoological Society, Santa’s sleigh is most likely pulled by some seriously strong female reindeer!
I saw this statement on Facebook last week; although I didn’t know it was a legitimate conversation scientists were having.
This is the rundown: Reindeer loose and grow a new rock of antlers each year. Adult reindeer lose their antlers in early December, while female reindeer lose their antlers in the summer. According to the Chicago Zoological Society, their rack of antlers stay longer so they can protect their babies from predators.
In every image of Santa’s reindeer, they have antlers. Therefore, if the Chicago Zoologist Society is correct, this means that all the reindeer who pull Santa’s sleigh may be women! Strong, powerful, and magical women!
Of course, some may still be male, as not all male reindeers shed their antlers right on schedule. But, I like this theory better!
