Only male moose have antlers, and antler growth is regulated by testosterone, Kris Hundertmark, a wildlife ecologist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, told National Geographic. 4.

Moose are the world’s largest deer species, with males capable of standing more than six feet at the shoulder and weighing up to 1,800 pounds, with antlers tipping the scales at 80 pounds.

Though antlers may attract female moose in the spring, they aren't worth carrying around when mating is over, especially because they can get in the way of feeding, the Smithsonian reports.

The moose’s antlers popped right off its head. A couple in Alaska got to witness a “one-in-a-million occurrence” from their doorbell camera.

Bull moose will spend a quarter of the energy from the 35 pounds of vegetation they eat each day toward growing antlers.” Adobe In addition, antlers aren’t as necessary during the winter months.

Did you know that moose shed their antlers? Shedding, or “casting,” occurs each winter when male moose shed their antlers. But even though male cervids (which are hoofed mammals in the deer ...

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Did you know that moose shed their antlers? Shedding, or “casting,” occurs each winter when male moose shed their antlers. But even though male cervids (which are hoofed mammals in the deer ...

Only male moose have antlers, and their growth is regulated by testosterone, Kris Hundertmark, a wildlife ecologist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, says via email. ( Read how moose get so ...

Did you know that moose shed their antlers? Shedding, or “casting,” occurs each winter when male moose shed their antlers. But even though male cervids (which are hoofed mammals in the deer ...

Did you know that moose shed their antlers? Shedding, or “casting,” occurs each winter when male moose shed their antlers. But even though male cervids (which are hoofed mammals in the deer ...