WHY DO ANIMALS SHED THEIR ANTLERS?

Male animals like deer, elk, and moose grow antlers to compete for mates and establish dominance during the breeding season.

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After mating season, testosterone levels drop, signaling the body to shed the antlers.

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Shedding antlers helps the animal conserve energy for survival, especially through the winter months.

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After shedding, new antlers begin to grow, often bigger and stronger, for next year’s breeding season.

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The shedding of antlers is a part of the natural cycle that supports both reproduction and survival.

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