Why do MOOSES have hair on their horns????

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  1. Swordfish_dan33

    Swordfish_dan33 Registered Member

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    It is knowned that the mooses are living in Alaska..in cold inviroments but they don't have any nervs running through their horns it it doesn't keep warm.

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    Swordfish_dan33, Jan 6, 2006
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  3. spidergoat

    spidergoat pubic diorama Valued Senior Member

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    I think there are blood vessels in there. And the plural of moose is just moose.
     
    spidergoat, Jan 6, 2006
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  5. cato

    cato less hate, more science Registered Senior Member

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    you can read the whole thing here:
    http://www.exploratorium.edu/xref/exhibits/antlers.html

    but here are some snip its that answer you question:

    so, in short, they are not horns, and it is called velvet.
     
    cato, Jan 7, 2006
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    cato less hate, more science Registered Senior Member

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    p.s.

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    cato, Jan 7, 2006
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