Santa's Reindeer: Nifty Swimmers, Snappy Dressers, Says Texas A&M Vet

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Santa's nine-reindeer sled might have a hard time passing through airport security, but his team of Rudolph, Prancer and the others are among the most interesting of all animals, says a Texas A&M University veterinarian.

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When it comes to intriguing Christmas critters, reindeer may top the list, says Alice Blue-McLendon, a professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences who was involved in cloning the world's first deer in 2003.

"They are majestic animals, but also creatures that have totally adapted to their surroundings and environment," she notes.