September 30th, 2009 by Edith

This picture was taken at The Discovery Centre, African Lion Safari, Hamilton, Canada. Just view and enjoy reading.

Antlers

Antlers are bony outgrowths. They develop from and are cemented to two protuberances called pedicles on top of the skull. While antlers are growing they are covered by a furry skin covering called velvet. When they are finished growing the velvet dries up and peels away. After the mating season the antlers are shed and within a few days new begin to grow.

True Horns

One of the permanent paired hollow sheaths of feratin usually present in both sexes of cattle and their relatives. They arise from a bony core anchored to the skull.