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even though it might not serve any purely practical purpose, it's pretty important for mating, as the female are attracted to male giraffes with horns with spesific shape and size
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe males us them in fights over females. The swing their heads around like giant clubs to hit the bodies of rival males.
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∙ 12y agoAll cattle , deer , antelops etc possess 2 horns due to bilateral symmetry .
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∙ 13y agoYes, both genders have horns.
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Which is the only animal born with horns?
Well, actually, giraffes are the only animal born with horns. Unbelievable, isn't it?
Which animal has the largest horns?
Jacob sheep have grow four horns on their heads. Those are the only animals in the world that have the most horns. See related link below for more.Note: Deer, elk and moose don't count because the bony growths that grow on their heads are antlers, not horns.
Can giraffes lick their elbows?
Giraffes don't have elbows.
Do giraffes live on the Savannah?
yes they do live on savannahs and savannahs and giraffes are awesome so in the end Giraffes are the best
What structure of the mother does the fetal pig develop?
The fetal pig develops in the uterine horns of the mother. These "horns" allows the development of multiple fetuses at one time and the birth of a litter.
What are the bits which stick out of the giraffes heads?
they are horns! :)
What is the color of giraffe's horn?
giraffes do not have horns
Do female giraffes have hair on their horns?
I have hair on my horn. ;)
What are the antenna things that giraffes have?
those are the giraffe horns
Do giraffes have tusks?
Yes. The pronghorn is the only animal in the world that sheds its horns annually.
Which is the only animal born with horns?
Well, actually, giraffes are the only animal born with horns. Unbelievable, isn't it?
What are are the things on a giraffes head?
The 'horns' are formed from ossified cartilage, and are called ossicones.
How do giraffes defend themselves?
Giraffes defend themselves by kicking preditors and "necking". "necking" is when a giraffe swings its neck at another giraffe really hard. The reason giraffes have the little horns on their head is for necking so they can dig them into another giraffes neck.
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
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.
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.
Why do people hunt giraffes?
Giraffes are protected in eastern Africa, but are hunted elsewhere for their skins.
