But what’s perhaps even more interesting is that the reindeer antlers are the largest, in comparison to the overall body size, of all deer species. They are so large, weighing up to 33 pounds ...

At this time of year, images of reindeer are everywhere. I've had a soft spot for reindeer ever since I was a little girl.

STONEHOUSE 1 recently suggested that thermoregulation is the primary determinant of the form and proportions of antlers in deer, necessitating annual renewal. He suggested that antlers evolved to ...