When Do Deer Shed Their Antlers? And 6 Other Antler Questions

They are the fastest-growing tissue in the animal kingdom, but why do deer and other animals shed them? Here's what makes them so unique.
They are the fastest-growing tissue in the animal kingdom, but why do deer and other animals shed them? Here's what makes them so unique.

When Do Deer Shed Their Antlers?

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How do cervidaes (deer/elk/moose) shed their antlers? The antlers are strong enough to pull the animal down a trail, but will shake off a couple weeks later? - Quora

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