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Female reindeer have antlers due to cannibalism.

BiologyScienceApr 22, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses the unusual biological trait of female reindeer having antlers and speculates that cannibalism might be the reason. The posts reference a scientific article from Popular Science, highlighting the curiosity and scientific interest in this natural phenomenon.

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Female reindeer have antlers due to cannibalism.
Parent: BiologyEntity: ReindeerImpact: neutralDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: Female reindeer have antlers due to cannibalism.

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Why do female reindeer have antlers? Cannibalism, probably. https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.popsci.com/science/why-do-female-reindeer-have-antlers-cannibalism-weirdest-thing-podcast/
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Why do female reindeer have antlers? Cannibalism, probably. https://www.popsci.com/science/why-do-female-reindeer-have-antlers-cannibalism-weirdest-thing-podcast/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Popular Science @popular-science-PopularScience
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