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Thanks to climate change, some Svalbard reindeer have added kelp to their diet

The shift shows the animals have some adaptability — but it probably won't meet their long-term nutritional needs.

By Yereth Rosen May 15, 2019
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With more frequent winter rains coating tundra plants with an icy barrier, reindeer in one part of the Arctic are turning to the sea for food.

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