Keeping reindeer in pens for public enjoyment can cause them physical and mental harm, charities warn
With their fluffy coats, big brown eyes and reputation as Santa’s helpers, reindeer are a common and popular attraction at Christmas markets around the UK.
But being stuck in a pen and approached by hordes of adoring fans is harming the mental and physical health of Rudolph and his brethren, animal charities have warned.
Original Article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/dec/10/reindeer-christmas-market-festive-harmful-treatment-health
