Episode 163 - THE REINDEER OF EAST ICELAND
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Egilsstaðir. Reindeer are found across - and only found in - much of Iceland's eastern quarter. Darren went to The University of Iceland Research Centre in East Iceland to speak to Unnur Birna Karlsdóttir, about a research project taking place into the history of these beautiful but timid creatures, and finds that their relationship with humans in Iceland, is complex. The project looks at reindeer themselves as well as Icelandic attitudes toward reindeer. It seeks to tell the stories of the reindeer's bitter struggle for survival in their habitat, the thrill of…
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