What is another word for rangifer?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈaŋɡɪfə] (IPA) 
Rangifer is the scientific name for reindeer or caribou. These animals are native to the Arctic and are commonly used for transportation, food, and clothing by indigenous communities. In English, there are several names that are used as synonyms for rangifer, such as woodland caribou, barren-ground caribou, and tundra reindeer. In different regions of the world, there are also various local names for these animals, such as the Sámi language term "guolli", meaning reindeer, and the Russian term "losos" for woodland caribou. Regardless of its name, rangifer is a crucial part of Northern culture and ecology and plays an important role in sustaining many communities in the Arctic.
