Wild Neighbors Drop By to Use Backyard Pool

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Occurred on July 24, 2021 / Rakkestad, Viken, Norway

"We moved to our new home in February. After a couple of weeks, we noticed a reindeer in the fields. The reindeer visited this area often. From time to time the reindeer came closer to us or ran through our territory. We saw the reindeer so often that we got worried when it didn't show up. Some time went by since we left for the holidays. When we came back we noticed that the reindeer came back with its babies. We had a pool set up and we thought it had a leak because some water disappeared. Later on, we noticed that the reindeer were drinking from the pool. With time they became braver and the parent reindeer let its children come by themselves. They became so brave that even if we sat outside, they would come and jump in the pool and cool down or drink. They are our neighbors."

[NQAS]

1. That was a riot (nt)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Not only are they good neighbors--they are also beautiful ones! What good luck for these folks. ♥

[mahatmakanejeeves]

3. Those are reindeer? They sure look a lot like moose.

I'm no expert.

The guy's in Norway. I'm sure he knows a reindeer when he sees one.

Also, swimming pools that far north?

[ironflange]

5. Those are definitely moose, lots of them in Norway

Take it from a Canadian.

[KT2000]

4. Walking quietly

so they don't disturb the humans. Aren't they a moose family?

[BigmanPigman]

6. I like the little dog freaking out at the end.

I wish they filmed him a bit too.

[sinkingfeeling]

7. Nice, but those are moose, I think. I believe both sexes of

reindeer have antlers.

[zeusdogmom]

8. Both male and female reindeer sport antlers.

Male drop their antlers in late fall after rutting. Females keep theirs until spring, dropping them shortly before babies are born. Yes, boys and girls, Santa’s reindeer were girls 😌

I too think the critters are moose. No matter - the hooves of either species will tear the heck out of the bottom of the pool. It is so incredible to observe wild life so close.

[Me.]

9. How Do They Get In And Out Of The Pool?