Why do female reindeer have antlers? It’s a question that has long perplexed scientists, since reindeer (Rangifer tarandus)—also known as caribou—are the only species of deer whose cows sport the bony ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most deer shed their antlers at the beginning of winter, just after breeding. Many rodents and even caribou themselves will gnaw ...

Most deer species only have antlers in males, used for fighting and attracting mates. However, female caribou (also called reindeer) are exceptional, they grow antlers too. This rare trait has ...

Have you ever wondered about our local whitetail deer? I sure have. I hunted them for more than 40 years. I spent more time than that studying them, including just about every aspect of their ...

Did that big buck make it? That’s what many wildlife watchers and deer hunters want to know as winter ends. Did the buck they were watching make it through the season? Finding an antler can answer ...