Parandrus
The parandrus or tarandos was an animal from medieval bestiaries. They were ox-sized, long-haired, with antlers and cloven hooves, but could change the colour of their fur to obtain camouflage.[1] The scientific name of the reindeer, Rangifer tarandus, is derived from the name tarandos.
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- ↑ "Parandrus". The Medieval Bestiary. Retrieved 2008-12-2 8. Check date values in:
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