Horns vs. Antlers
Do you know the difference between horns and antlers? Talk to your kids. Make a difference. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thebrainscoop The Brain Scoop is written and hosted by: Emily...
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There are many things that plague our country today:rampant crime, violent video games, a degradation of family values.But perhaps most importantly, children aren't being taught to differentiate properly between horns and antlers.Horns and antlers are generally used for defending territory,fighting off predators, and attracting mates.I know nothing gets me going quite like a nice big rack of antlers.Antlers!No, Stefan, that's a horn.Horns are comprised of an internal living bone core covered with a permanent keratin sheath.Keratin is the stuff that your hair and your fingernails are made out of.Horns start to grow shortly after birth and continue to grow with the animal throughout its life.The horn specimens we have in our collection include sheep, mountai...
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There are many things that plague our country today:rampant crime, violent video games, a degradation of family values.But perhaps most importantly, children aren't being taught to differentiate properly between horns and antlers.Horns and antlers are generally used for defending territory,fighting off predators, and attracting mates.I know nothing gets me going quite like a nice big rack of antlers.Antlers!No, Stefan, that's a horn.Horns are comprised of an internal living bone core covered with a permanent keratin sheath.Keratin is the stuff that your hair and your fingernails are made out of.Horns start to grow shortly after birth and continue to grow with the animal throughout its life.The horn specimens we have in our collection include sheep, mountai...
