Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Red deer (Cervus elaphus) with huge antlers. Rutting time© matt_wiszniewski/Shutterstock.com ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Red deer (Cervus elaphus) with huge antlers. Rutting time© matt_wiszniewski/Shutterstock.com ...

Antlers on deer grow new each year and there are a variety of reasons why they may have a unique shape, drop tine or hole. “Antlers are pretty awesome,” Jeannine Fleegle, wildlife biologist for the ...

The terms antlers and horns are sometimes used interchangeably, but there are some distinctions between the two that are worth noting. Antlers are constructed of bone that's chemically identical to ...

BRAINERD — It's mid-July, and in the world of white-tailed deer bucks, a number of physiological changes are happening. They are beginning to feed more heavily in preparation for the fall rut, or ...

During the month of July, many deer species sport soft, furry antlers with a velvety coating. However, these antlers are temporary, and their appearance will soon change. July is a special month for ...