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Why do giraffes need ossicones?
giraffes need it to help them survive
What gender of giraffe does not have tufts of fur on their ossicones?
Female Giraffes
What are are the things on a giraffes head?
The 'horns' are formed from ossified cartilage, and are called ossicones.
What are ossicones used for?
The ossicones are formed from cartilage and look very much like horns . It is with these horns that the Giraffe can be sexed, as females have a tuft of fur atop of the horn, whereas the males horns are bald. Some males develop calcium deposits on top of their heads, creating an illusion of three or more horns, however these are not true horns and giraffes only ever have two ossicones. Females do not normally use these ossicones, but males use them for fighting, although this doesn't happen very often.
How do you pronounce ossicones?
Ossicones
What is the neck of a giraffe called?
yes of course! because females have longer hair than the males.
What is on a giraffe's head?
They're not horns. They're not antlers. The "bony things" on a giraffe's head are called "ossicones." They are growths formed from soft cartilage that has super hardened (ossified). They remain covered with skin and hair/fur, unlike the horns of deer and antelopes. Giraffes have 2 ossicones on top of their heads; those of the female are smaller than those of the male. It is with these "horns" that the giraffe can be sexed: Females have a tuft of fur atop of the horn, whereas the males horns are bald. Some males develop calcium deposits on top of their heads, creating an illusion of three or more horns. However, these are not true horns and giraffes always have 2 ossicones.
What is on top of a giraffe's head?
The things on the top of the giraffes head is called Ossicones. (Also called horn) Another thing about the ossicones is that some believe the horns are cooling towers and release heat. Others that it's just a way to protect their heads. Source(s): www. rollinghillswildlife.com/
What is a Giraffe's horn?
They're not horns. They're not antlers. The "bony things" on a giraffe's head are called "ossicones." They are growths formed from soft cartilage that has super hardened (ossified). They remain covered with skin and hair/fur, unlike the horns of deer and antelopes. Giraffes have 2 ossicones on top of their heads; those of the female are smaller than those of the male. It is with these "horns" that the giraffe can be sexed: Females have a tuft of fur atop of the horn, whereas the males horns are bald. Some males develop calcium deposits on top of their heads, creating an illusion of three or more horns. However, these are not true horns and giraffes always have 2 ossicones.
What is the name of a giraffe's horns?
Ossicones.
Three areas were horn grows on a horse?
Horn on a horse is typically in reference to the hooves and as such would usually be found only in 'one' spot, unless you count all four hooves individually. However in a few breeds of horse some may develop ossicones. These are the same things as what giraffes grow and are typically very small bumps on the forehead. Some breeds such as the Moyle horse and the Carthusian line of Andalusian have a greater chance of developing these ossicones.
Do male giraffes have two short knobbed hairless horns?
Very small ones. they are not big enough to hurt any thing. they look like little nubs.or like knots when some one gets hit in the head
