In elk hunting, success depends on the animal's personality
University of Alberta led research shows an elk's personality type is a big factor in whether or not it survives the hunting season.
Plants & Animals
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Researchers discover biological mechanism for growing massive animal weapons, ornaments
In the animal kingdom, huge weapons such as elk antlers or ornaments like peacock feathers are sexy. Their extreme size attracts potential mates and warns away lesser rivals.
Plants & Animals
Jul 26, 2012
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Biologists turn back the clock to understand evolution of sex differences
Sex differences account for some of the most of the spectacular traits in nature: the wild colours of male guppies, the plumage of peacocks, tusks on walruses and antlers on moose. Sexual conflict – the battle between ...
Plants & Animals
May 3, 2012
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Britain's biggest animal 'killed for antlers'
A giant red stag thought to be Britain's biggest wild animal was killed for its antlers, according to reports on Tuesday.
Ecology
Oct 26, 2010
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Tough yet stiff deer antler is materials scientist's dream
Prized for their impressive antlers, red deer have been caught in the hunters' sights for generations. But a deer's antlers are much more than decorative. They are lethal weapons that stags crash together when duelling. John ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 27, 2009
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2,000-year-old stringed instrument uncovered in Vietnam
Researchers have recovered and studied archaeological evidence of an ancient stringed musical instrument crafted from deer antler in southern Vietnam.
Archaeology
Feb 22, 2023
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Study finds elk hoof disease may affect antlers
A disease in elk that causes deformed hooves and eventually leads to lameness and death is also associated with abnormal, asymmetrical antlers, a Washington State University-led study of hunter reports has found.
Plants & Animals
Jun 1, 2022
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Evidence suggests rare deer lived 50 years beyond 'extinction'
A rare deer species that lived in central Thailand might have come back from the dead—without the help from sci-fi-like genetic engineering.
Plants & Animals
Sep 6, 2019
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Deer species capable of building and shedding their antlers already existed in the Miocene
A new study shows that deer species capable of building and shedding their antlers already existed about 20 to 15 million years ago, in the Miocene. The finding sheds new light on the evolution of deer.
Archaeology
Dec 22, 2016
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Underwater Stone Age settlement mapped out
Seven years ago divers discovered the oldest known stationary fish traps in northern Europe off the coast of southern Sweden. Since then, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have uncovered an exceptionally well-preserved ...
Archaeology
Nov 14, 2016
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