Fox News: Arkansas man builds Christmas 'tree' out of deer antler sheds: 'I don't plan on ever taking it down'
Arkansas man builds Christmas 'tree' out of deer antler sheds: 'I don't plan on ever taking it down'
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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] .
Fact 1: Elk, caribou, moose, white-tailed deer and mule deer are among the species native to North America that have antlers. Adult males in all these species have antlers. Most female caribou have antlers, too. Biologically, all of these species belong to the Cervidae family of mammals.
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.
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.