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The animals that possess horns are generally herbivores; take for instance, cattle, sheep, rhinoceros, etc. The development of horns appears to be a structural or morphological modification to equip the herbivores (who lack well-developed canine teeth and sharp claws) with a self-protection mechanism. The horns are therefore exclusively employed in defence.

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Which animal has the largest horns?

The animal with the largest horns is the African buffalo, also known as the Cape buffalo. Male African buffalo can have horns that span up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) wide. These horns are used for defense and dominance displays within the herd.


Which female animals have horns?

The types of animals that enable females to have horns (or antlers) include but are not limited to:Domestic cattle and zebu of most breeds that are naturally hornedAfrican Cape BuffaloAsian Water BuffaloAmerican BisonWisentRhinocerosCaribouReindeerGaurYakBantengDomestic sheepBighorn sheepDall's sheepBarbary sheepMountain goatsDomestic goatsIbexMuskoxWildebeestGiraffeOryxTibetan AntelopeOkapiThe list continues, since there are more species than what is listed here of animals that have females that are capable of having horns.


Do any animals underwater have horns?

GOOD QUESTION! Well there is one animal with a horn that looks like a unicorn's horn.....What is it? you ask, IT IS A NARWHAL! Narwhal use their horn's to fight underwater. They don't have two horns like a bull, but they do have one horn like a unicorn! Here is a picture of a bunch of narwhals! Watch where you are going with that horn!


How animals stay safe in grassland?

Animals in grasslands may stay safe by using their speed to outrun predators, blending into their surroundings to avoid detection, or living in burrows or dens to escape danger. Some animals also travel in groups for protection, and some have adaptations like horns or spines for defense.


Who was the Greek god of animals?

The Greek gods were aspects of nature or personified concepts. They were not represented by specific animals, though some of them did have favorite pets. Hera, for example, favored peafowl while Apollo the Raven.

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