I WONDER - Do All Reindeers Have Antlers?

Reindeer grow and shed their antlers annually. Male reindeer lose their antlers in winter, while females shed theirs in summer. Antlers are used in fights over mates and for defense against predators.

What happens to male reindeer's antlers each year?

• They shed them to grow new ones.

• They keep them for life.

• They become smaller.

• They change color.

When do male reindeer typically lose their antlers?

• In autumn

• In winter

• In spring

• In summer

When do female reindeer lose their antlers?

• In winter

• In spring

• In autumn

• In summer

What is one reason reindeers lock their horns together?

• To play with each other

• To fight over mates

• To attract predators

• To clean their antlers

How do reindeers use their antlers against predators?

• To defend themselves

• To run faster

• To hide from them

• To attract them