Chordata
Reindeer
Rangifer tarandus6 POINTS
• Rangifer tarandus has a MOVE of 2.
Santa Claus’ sleigh is pulled by flying reindeer.
Polar Bear
Ursus maritimus10 POINTS
Play: Ursus maritimus has a MOVE of 2.
Fact: Many leading polar bear biologists have expressed grave concerns about the impact of climate change on the survival of this species.
European Robin
Erithacus rubecula2 POINTS • Erithacus Rubecula has a FLIGHT of 2. “In Britain the robin is closely associated with Christmas.”
Arctic Fox
Alopex lagopus5 POINTS
• Alopex lagopus has a MOVE of 2.
• Alopex lagopus lives farther north than any other land mammal.
Common Redpoll
Carduelis flammea4 POINTS
• Carduelis flammea has a FLIGHT of 2.
During the long Arctic night, redpolls sleep in snow tunnels to preserve body heat.
Crab-Eating Raccoon
Procyon cancrivorus5 POINTS
• Procyon cancrivorus has a MOVE of 2.
• Procyon cancrivorus must be placed next to at least one WATER BASED TERRAIN.