Animal Horns

We at Weird Animal Question of the Week got a bit heady recently looking at photos of awesome animal headgear and took the author’s prerogative to ask, “What are some different types of horns?” Horns ...

Animals have horns for a variety of reasons. From being used for defense against other animals, to fighting off other males of the same species during mating season, designating hierarchy within the ...

AZ Animals (US) on MSN: These Animals Have the Most Massive Horns of Any Species

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Among the many standout features found in the animal world, horns rank as some of the most multifunctional and fascinating. A variety of mammals—from deer and rhinos to antelopes, buffalo, goats, and ...

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In nature, survival isn’t only about being fast or strong– it’s also about how well animals adapt. For many creatures, horns are one of the most useful tools they have. Some rely on them to fight off ...

Modern Farmer: The 10 Best Horns In The Animal World: The Definitive List

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Welcome to the completely official, inarguable compilation of the ten best horns in the animal kingdom. According to us, anyway. First things first: you will not find the noble moose on this list.

Animals have developed horns, claws, and teeth to defend themselves, but what is the advantage of a bulky crab claw that weighs half as much as the entire animal, or 14-foot-wide antlers on the ...

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Spiky headwear comes in all all shapes and sizes, just like the animals that sport it. (Related: "Bizarre Horns of the Animal Kingdom.") True horns, though, are found only on cows, sheep, goats, and ...