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Is the number of antlers on a deer associated with the age of the deer?
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∙ 14y ago
Deer always have two antlers. It is the number of points on the antler that indicate the age.
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How can jaw bones and antlers help to tell the age and health of a deer?
the size and duration can usually be a good hint
Do deer antlers fall off?
yes all reindeer lose their antlers at this time of year and grow back round spring time
How long are deer antlers?
The main factor in the size of a deer's antlers is the species, with some species only have very small antlers and others are very large. The size of the deer's antlers is also in direct proportion to the size of the animal, so the bigger the species and specimen the larger the antlers. The antler size also varies greatly with the nutrition, age, sex and genealogy. As they shed the antlers every year and grown new ones over the summer, the quality and size can deteriorate with any decline in the health of the animal. The average size of deer antlers of some species are as follows (all for healthy animals, in the prime of life): * Pere David's deer (Elaphurus davidianus) - antlers can grow on average to about 31 inches (80 cm).* Red deer (Cervidae Cervinae) - Antlers can grow up to a meter long in males (about one yard).* White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) - Antlers are typically 3 in (7 cm) long in males. Females rarely grow antlers.* Reindeer, also known as caribou (Rangifer tarandus) - Antler length varies from males to female. Male's antlers on average tend to be about 52 inches (around one and half meters), whereas the female's range from 9 to 20 inches (23 to 50 cm).
What is a huemal?
A huemal is a mammal that is part of the deer family. It can be found in southern Chile as well as in Argentina. The male gets its first set of antlers at about 18 months of age.
How does the Staghorn grow?
This answer assumes that by "staghorn" you mean the antlers of a deer, stag, moose, elk, or caribou, all members of the "deer" family. Deer grow antlers, not true horns like cows. Horns are hollow, and are made of keratin, which is the same substance of which our fingernails are made. Antlers, however, are made of bone. Antlers occur primarily on male animals, but also occur on some females, such as the caribou. The growth of the antler bone is triggered by the length of time there is sunlight in the day. Antler growth is also greatly affected by the animals age, its inherited genetic traits, and by its nutrition. The antlers you see on deer, stags, moose, elk, and caribou are grown and shed all within one year! This is so amazing that scientists have studied antler growth in an effort to learn why some cancers grow so fast.
How old are deers when they grow antlers?
The white tail deer can live up to 19 years but most only live 3 to 4 years.
How do Megaloceros attract mates at the Ice Age?
By showing off with their antlers.
How do you age a whitetail deer?
By there fur
How old can male deer be?
Any age.
What were the bronze age animals?
Deer and pigs
What year is this browning tromebone 78318?
This number should have a "T" and a number associated with it to determine age. Otherwise it would be a FN model and not imported to Browning.
What age do moose live up to?
A moose's age can be figured out by the size of their antlers and also by the size of their body. The animals can live as long as 20 years out in the wild.
