Ridges: antelope horn

Many antelopes have horns with ridges, or dents.

The ridges occur across at least two-thirds of their horns.

The purpose of the ridges is unknown, but the ridges are not an indication of the age of the antelope.

Waterbuck

Waterbuck

Waterbuck

Waterbuck

 

 

Photographer: Martina Nicolls

Martina Nicolls: SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM

 

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