Welcome to the world of reindeer husbandry. A project of the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry and the Association of World Reindeer Herders (Assn WRH). This site will take you on a circum-Arctic tour of reindeer and people, a connection that is strong, ancient and profound. From the New World reindeer herding in Alaska, all the way around Eurasia, Mongolia and northern China, the world of Reindeer husbandry encompasses a wide diversity of peoples, languages, landscapes and cultures.
However, the livelihood is in essence, practiced in remarkably similar ways, speaking to a bond between people and reindeer that holds much wisdom about how to survive and thrive in some of the most inhospitable places on Earth. Need a beginners guide to reindeer husbandry? Start Here
On January 7, 2026, the American Museum of Natural History in New York hosted a compelling SciCafe event titled “Reindeer and Resilience,” featuring conservation scientist Dr. Mary Blair (Associate Director of the Museum’s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation) and Anders Oskal (Director of the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry and Secretary General of the World Reindeer Herders).
January 12, 2026
På vegne av International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry (ICR) har vi gleden av å invitere deg til et kartleggingsverksted i Kautokeino/Guovdageaidnu, Norge, 28.–30. januar 2026, organisert av Reindeer Herding and Resilience-prosjektet i samarbeid med Woodwell Climate Research Center.
January 6, 2026
Research shows that reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) undergo a seasonal change in their vision: their eyes shift from gold-tinged hues in summer to deep blue in winter. This change helps them see better during the long, dark Arctic winter.
January 2, 2026
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