Typically, antlers are found on male deer and are used in competition with other males for mates. Reindeer are the only species of deer in which some females have antlers. While the males shed their antlers by late autumn, females retain their antlers through the winter when they are
pregnant until giving birth in the spring.
What could be a reason for females' adaptation for longer lasting antlers?
Antlers protect females from disease, which is prevalent during the winter.
O Antlers help females defend food sources, which are scarce during the winter.
O Antlers provide warmth for the colder temperatures during the winter.
Antlers store extra water for drinking during the winter.
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