The elk is a beautiful and powerful animal.
Reindeer, on the other hand, are somewhat comical.
As the antlers grow, they are covered wtih "velvet." The velvet sheds as the antlers harden from cartilage to bone. Yuck.
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Elk should have velvetty antlers too, just earlier in the season…
Comment by Lab Lemming — September 15, 2006 @ 11:28 pm