Antlers vs. Horns
Posted by manny herrera on March 27, 2003
Q: Is there any variety of deer that 'does not' drop its antlers every year?
Thanx
A: I know of no deer that does not drop its antlers each year. Seems like it takes a lot of energy to produce a new rack each year but that's how it works in the deer family (Cervidae).
John Wiessinger ( March 28, 2003)
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