Europe
Reindeer
While inhabiting arctic tundra and northern boreal forests, this species ia among the most migratory of all animals. They feed on lichens, mushrooms, grasses, horsetails and willow. Reindeer are great swimmers. They also can run up to 50mph (80.5 km/h). They have the spongy foot pads, which provide traction on summer tundra. In the winter pads harden and become covered with tufts of hair, to prevent slipping. Their main predators are wolves, bears, people and wolverines. Reindeer live up to 15 years in the wild and 20 years in captivity.
Ibex
These goats (also known as capricorns) live on mountainous pastures at
10,000 feet (3,000 m). During late afternoon and evening hours, they
descend into the lower alpine meadows and eat grasses, shrubs, leaves
and roots. They spend the rest of the day in the higher altitude of the
cliffs and hills, to avoid predators, such as wolves, bears, lynxes,
jackals and foxes. Alpine Ibex live 10-14 years in the wild and 20
years in captivity.





