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Wild Scandinavia
The Deep Relationship of the Sami and Reindeer
Margret Fjellström and her family are indigenous Sami reindeer herders, relying on their herds for generations. During harsh winters, where temperatures can drop below -40 degrees Fahrenheit, the reindeer depend on energy-rich lichen.
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Scandinavia’s northern extremes have been shaped by the elemental forces of fire and ice.
