The Science Behind Rudolph’s shiny, Red Nose

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     We all know that Rudolph and his legendary red nose are just too fictional. But have you ever wondered if a reindeer gets a red schnozzle in real life? Turns out, it really does.
     And there is a scientific data to prove this claim. According to the scientists from the Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands and the University of Rochester in New York, reindeer have 25% more capillaries in nasal membrane than us, humans. These blood vessels carry red and oxygen-rich blood towards the nose to keep them warm during a cold winter days. In addition to that, the capillaries also help them to regulate their internal body temperature because like other mammals, like dogs and cats, reindeer don’t sweat.
     Now, you know!