Animals have horns for a variety of reasons. From being used for defense against other animals, to fighting off other males of the same species during mating season, designating hierarchy within the ...

We at Weird Animal Question of the Week got a bit heady recently looking at photos of awesome animal headgear and took the author’s prerogative to ask, “What are some different types of horns?” Horns ...

1. Trade-offs in resource allocation underline the evolution of life-history traits but their expression is frequently challenged by empirical findings. In large herbivores, males with large antlers ...

Among the many standout features found in the animal world, horns rank as some of the most multifunctional and fascinating. A ...

Horns are one of nature's most magnificent creations. Horns help animals protect themselves, attract mates, and signal dominance over other animals. Beyond their purpose, horns also come in some ...

Discoveries of new overarching rules or “laws” in nature are very rare. Surprisingly, my colleagues and I have found a new rule of biological growth that explains unexpected similarities in sharp ...