
Reindeer Cyclone
Clip: Season 37 Episode 10 | 2m 12sVideo has Closed Captions
See how a herd of reindeer move together like a swirling cyclone as a form of defense.
In the heartlands of Central Norway, reindeer were perhaps the single most significant wild animal for the early Vikings. See how a large herd moves together like a swirling cyclone as a way to confuse any predator, including a Viking.
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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...

Reindeer Cyclone
Clip: Season 37 Episode 10 | 2m 12sVideo has Closed Captions
In the heartlands of Central Norway, reindeer were perhaps the single most significant wild animal for the early Vikings. See how a large herd moves together like a swirling cyclone as a way to confuse any predator, including a Viking.
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