The Antler Cycle

[@Like_Ike]

This answered every question I had about antlers that I was looking for. Not gonna lie, I just didn't feel like reading and the visuals were much more stimulating 😂 Thanks

[@yukonwildlifepreserve]

Seeing as us humans don't grow any antlers, it's no wonder we're so curious about them! Glad to hear the video answered your questions.

[@streq9199]

Imagine being a moose trying to start shit and your antler falls off

[@yukonwildlifepreserve]

Indeed! We've not captured this on our resident moose, but I invite you to watch the surprise when this happens to our younger bull caribou. yukonwildlife.ca/uncategorized/2020-03-24-bull-on-encounter/

[@shawnalexander8009]

I feed Dear protein Especially during the summer time to help with their antler growth. And when they are also fawning protein also helps in the winter time as well when there is no food corn is not enough for deer to survive because they need their nutrients and with protein you get better horns and healthy babies

[@peggycouch]

Wow! That’s interesting, thank you

[@fillipe1532]

Very interisting! Great explanation!

[@pablo-od9wo]

Really cool video! One question though, do antlers always grow in the same pattern for each individual animal? or the shape may change when it's been regrown?

[@yukonwildlifepreserve]

Annual antler growth is really dependent on maturity, genetics, food and over health of the animal. They generally have the same structure through their mid-life (when maturity and hormones stabilize from being very young or very old). If food availability significantly changes or they are battling a virus during a summer this can change alter the antler growth more significantly. Hope that helps answer your question.

[@albert8105]

really interesting about the sheding and I didn't know they grow back every year

[@yukonwildlifepreserve]

Isn't that fascinating? Antlers and their cycle are one of my favourite things!

[@fabulouspinkmk10]

This was so well explained in such a like-hearted way. Thank you very much, as I was inquiring today (7-27-2023), 3 years after this post was shared.

[@yukonwildlifepreserve]

Thanks so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@Prince_Hikeem]

Thank you I learned something new today

[@mimimosa259]

That’s kind of horrifying imagining this happening to you lol

[@paraxe]

great video!! I learned so much

[@dws84]

0:45 So a random short video popped up on my fb feed which was about deer. It provoked an antler based question. Found this video and it answered it and more. Also, how impressive is a big buck with a full set of antlers? 😮😮

[@yukonwildlifepreserve]

Heya Danny, glad to hear that we've answered some of your antler questions! One of our interpreters here, Doug, recently published a blog post about horns and antlers on our website, lots more information to find there! yukonwildlife.ca/wildlife/those-things-on-their-heads-2023-01/

[@patriciawilson6373]

Great video. Thank you ❤

[@dindawinchester1768]

Wow.. I’m 26 and I didn’t know about any of this 😂🙈 thank you for the explanation 🙏🏼❤️

[@yukonwildlifepreserve]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and found the explanation on the antler cycle useful. It's so fascinating, and to say we had fun putting this video and information together would be an understatement. Thanks for watching and giving us feedback!

[@TrustnTruth]

Thanks! That was well-explained.

[@yukonwildlifepreserve]

Thanks! Lots of work goes into producing our videos, and we're glad you enjoyed!

[@WhoAreIsraelites777]

This video is very well done! Thank you!

[@yukonwildlifepreserve]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Glad you enjoyed

[@psycleen]

know shed

[@catsway161]

Well done video. Lots of good information. Thank you!

[@yukonwildlifepreserve]

Thanks! We work hard to pack only the best information in our videos. Glad you enjoyed!

[@mikrophone8499]

Thanks for the education

[@ember1713]

Living in Australia this fascinated me-thank you

[@howardrader3416]

Hard to comprehend huh. Especially big bull moose in the yukon.