Animals with antlers and horns have dominated the earth for centuries. These intimidating features are symbols of power, strength, and hierarchy within their wild herds. And all too often, these terms ...

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Daily Camera: Jeff Mitton: Antlers and horns: armament and signals of reproductive value Antlers or horns adorn many of the species emblematic of the West: bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, elk, moose and pronghorn. In general, antlers and horns serve similar functions: defense ... CU Boulder News & Events: Antlers and horns are armament and signals Horns and antlers are more than different variations on animal head gear. Antlers are temporary and contain no actual bone.

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Horns are for keeps.... — Horns and antlers are more than ... Wow, look at the rack on that … elk, of course. But a rack of what? We tend to use the terms horns and antlers interchangeably, but they are really very different structures.

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A common misconception is ... Yahoo: What To Do If You Find A Deer's Shed Antlers In Your Yard In some areas of the country, it's common to find a deer's shed antlers in your yard come the spring — here's what to do if you come across them.