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Antler - Wikipedia Antlers are extensions of an animal's skull found in members of the Cervidae (deer) family Antlers are a single structure composed of bone, cartilage, fibrous tissue, skin, nerves, and blood vessels They are generally found only on males, with the exception of reindeer caribou [1]
Eight points about antlers - U. S. Fish Wildlife Service Antlers are branched bones that are shed every year In midwestern states, white-tailed deer, elk and moose have antlers Unsurprisingly, the largest antlers are found on the largest deer species - moose! Other North American animals with antlers include mule deer and caribou
Deer Antler Terminology in a Nutshell - Mossy Oak These bony protuberances develop on the frontal pedicle—the base from which the antlers grow Antlers most typically are found on male deer, but some female deer grow antlers, especially those who have difficulty regulating the hormone testosterone, or female caribou
Horns versus Antlers - U. S. National Park Service Antlers—found on members of the deer family—grow as an extension of the animal’s skull They are true bone, are a single structure, and, generally, are found only on males Horns—found on pronghorn, bighorn sheep, and bison—are a two-part structure
Deer Antlers - Facts About Antlers The Deer That Grow Them Perhaps nothing is quite as unique to the deer species as their antlers Grown and shed annually, this miraculous and impressive feature – prized by hunters around the world – helps bucks and stags compete for mates during the yearly rut
Antler - A-Z Animals Antlers are extensions of the skull bone that form into branches, called tines Antlers are shed each year, only to regrow in the following year They are more than just decorations, however, with Cervidae animals using their antlers to attract mates, protect themselves, or compete with rivals
Horns and Antlers | Animal Diversity Web - ADW Antlers are a pair of bony, branched structures that protrude from the frontals of the skull of animals and are shed annually; horns are also paired and protrude from the frontals, but they are permanent, unbranched, and made up of a bony core and a keratinized sheath
Horns and Antlers: Whats the Difference? - AMNH Reindeer, or caribou, are one of the few species where both males and females have antlers Antlers are found in the Cervidae family—deer and their relatives At the root of each antler is a small, bony growth called a pedicle, and every year, antlers grow out of these pedicles