You wouldn't expect to see these furry antlers all the way out in the Bering Sea, but here they are. In 1911, the US government brought over 25 reindeer to St. Paul Island, and by 1938 that initial herd exploded to 2,000 animals. No population can expand indefinitely, a carrying capacity is bound to be met, and a few years later reindeer numbers on St. Paul crashed from overgrazing and harsh winters. After several more re-introduction attempts, both St. George and St. Paul now have stable, if not growing, herds of reindeer that are hunted periodically mostly by visitors to the islands.
Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM + 1.4x, ISO-400 f/9 @ 1/800 sec.
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