id think that they would be heavy and a real pain in the ***
do they do anythinhg?
why hasn't evolution phased them out?
2006-09-09 11:16:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Antlers are what they use for weapons when they are fighting other males for the right to breed.
2006-09-09 11:21:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because evolution only phases characteristics that are not being used. The deer use them for attracting a mate, protection against other male deer, and for marking their territory.
2006-09-09 18:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by da_Boo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if anything, evolution has made them bigger and stronger. They're main purpose is for fighting for the privilege of mating. The other purpose is for defending the herd.
2006-09-09 18:23:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they show the female how strong the males are so they can select the best male for procreation. They also use them in battling the competing males for the females attention.
2006-09-09 18:22:45 · answer #4 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they fight each other with them, by locking horns in a pushing-match.
it's a sign of age, and survival. the females are attracted to the ones with bigger horns (no wonder they're not phased out.)
2006-09-09 18:23:55 · answer #5 · answered by Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for weapons and to impres the does( female deer)
2006-09-10 23:22:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. i believe as a defense mechanism and to attract females.
see http://www.kingsoutdoorworld.com/stories/antlers_story.htm.
2006-09-09 18:25:21 · answer #7 · answered by orchidamor99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋