Grandma got run over by a reindeer…Actually, it was most likely a caribou. Caribou and reindeer are almost identical, sharing the same genus and species name. A big difference is geography: reindeer live in northern Europe and Asia while caribou are in North America. Although they look almost identical, caribou can be identified by having longer legs and leaner bodies. (Makes it easier to target unsuspecting grandparents walking through the snow.) Reindeer are also typically more sedentary and have thicker fur. (There’s a rumor at least one has a red nose, but they could just be cold.) In conclusion, keep calm and caribou on. P.S. No grandmas or caribou were hurt in the writing of this post. Some eggnog may have been dropped. ⁣ Image 1: Graphic of National Park Service post with text, Grandma got run over by a reindeer...Actually, it was most likely a caribou. Image 2: A group of caribou running in the snow at Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. Image 3: Closeup of ...