Reindeer stamp catalogue

349 items

The reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) is a species of deer native to northern Europe, Asia, and North America, where they are called caribou. They are kept for their meat, hides, and milk. They are also used as pack animals. More

The reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) is a species of deer from the northern parts of Europe, Asia and North America. In the latter area they are called caribou. Wild reindeer still live in the taigas and tundra of the far north. In winter they feed on lichens, such as reindeer moss. Reindeer have been domesticated by humans. They are kept for the meat, hides and milk. They are also used as pack animals. The relationship between man and reindeer can be found on many stamps. A special relationship is that between Santa Claus and reindeer, with or without a red nose. The reindeer on these stamps are often stylized in such a way that they no longer resemble a reindeer and look more like a different kind of deer.

Automatic translation Click here for the original text

Number of stamps

349

Number of related items

Oldest item

Caribou (1919)