Do Female Deer Have Antlers? Know The Surprising Reality!
The revelation that female deer have antlers adds a fascinating layer to our understanding of their behavior. Antlers are bony structures that grow from the pedicles, permanent outgrowths of the skull’s frontal bone. Female reindeer, for example, use their antlers to compete with males for food during the winter and to defend their calves. Antler growth is correlated…