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Why do deer need antlers?

Updated: 10/9/2023
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8y ago

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The correct answer depends on what time of the year you saw the bull moose. After the Fall rutting season the antlers fall off. The moose will then grow a new set of antlers in the Spring.

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Moose have antlers

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to protect their self.

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Genetics.

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