Norway has an unusual problem, and that problem is reindeer.  According to the International Center for Reindeer Husbandry, Norway is home to 200,000 of the massive horned beasts, and every year 500 of them are killed in collisions with motorists in the Arctic regions of Norway, where the sun doesn’t rise for six months out of the year.  To save lives (both human and reindeer), Norway has fitted about 2000 deer with reflective collars or antler tags to make them visible from cars.

“It really works,” said Kristian Oevernes, the leader of the reindeer collaring project for the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.  “This is the first time it (reindeer marking) has happened on this scale.”  When asked if Santa would consider the reflective reindeer collars for his sleigh, Oevernes said, “I guess so.”

The reindeer are generally raised by the indigenous Sami people, who depend on the deer for food, skins, and antlers.  I’ve always wanted to eat reindeer meat; I figure it’s like venison, but gigantic.

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