Do both male and female caribou have antlers?
Yes. Caribou are unique among deer in that both male and female have antlers. The bull’s antlers are usually larger and more complex than the female’s antlers. Some cows (about 3-5%) do not grow antlers at all (called “bald” or “poled”). Antler shape varies greatly and it is said that no two sets are exactly alike. Q. How much do antlers weigh? A cow’s antlers average about 270 g Q. How long do the caribou keep their antlers? Every year the caribou grow a new set of antlers from two permanent stumps of bone (pedicles) on the head. Q. Do caribou rely on their eyesight for survival? Caribou have large eyes located on the sides of their head so they can see in almost every direction except to their rear. They have a lot of rods in their eyes so they see well in poor light. They have very few cones in comparison so do not see colors well in poor light. They are very good at detecting movement. Q.Caribou have big noses, does this mean they have a good sense of smell? Their sharpest sense ap
