Deer
Deer are the only animals that have antlers. They are
the fastest growing living tissue on earth. Antlers are usually only
found on males. In some species, like caribou, you will also find them
on females. Moose have the largest antlers. Antlers grow from spring
until fall. While growing, antlers are covered with a soft tissue known
as velvet. This tissue contains a network of nerves and blood vessels
and is very sensitive. In the fall, the velvet is shed and the antlers
harden. In the winter, the antlers are shed. Antlers should not be
confused with horns. Horns are never shed and continue to grow
throughout the animal's life. If they are broken, they won't grow back.
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