Because they spend 40% of their lives in the snow, reindeer have developed several unique adaptations. To help them stand on snow and squishy ground, their split-in-two cloven hooves provide traction.

These mochi squishy toys make great stocking stuffers, too. This set includes shapes like Santas, mittens, boots, Christmas trees, snowflakes, snowmen, candy canes and reindeer. What you should ...