do reindeer swim

Reindeer can swim, but it is not their preferred method of travel. Reindeer are powerful runners and can cover great distances on land, but they are not as adept in the water. Reindeer have webbed feet and dense fur, which helps them stay afloat, but they prefer to travel on solid ground whenever possible. If a reindeer were forced to swim, it could certainly do so, but it would likely be a slow and tiring process. Reindeer prefer to keep their hooves dry and avoid getting wet if they can help it.