Herders are having to track them through the forests of northern Finland and ... Sarkela of the Finnish Reindeer Herders' Association says there is a reason why the animals go south.

Sian Elizabeth / @sianelizabethtravel This reindeer was spotted by photographer Sian Elizabeth in February 2018 in Inari, Finland While some people refer to these animals as "albino", it is likely ...

Because affected animals can appear healthy for years ... there are conservation efforts in place all over the world. In Finland, reindeer are born in captivity and then released into specialized ...

Finland is home to a small population ... a reindeer break down lichen compounds into sugars that the animals use for sustenance. Reindeer need a lot of food to survive a long winter.