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[[image: Antlers.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The Antlers of a mature red deer, common to Scotland]]

[[image: Antlers.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The Antlers of a mature red deer, common to Scotland]]

Like with horns, the primary function of antlers is to establish social hierarchy.  The larger males will be more successful in securing a mate and passing on their genes to future generations.

As with horns, the primary function of antlers is to establish social hierarchy.  The larger males will be more successful in securing a mate and passing on their genes to future generations.

Antlers also appear to act as large hearing aids.  This effect was discovered by researchers George and Peter Bubenik and published the findings in the European Journal of Wildlife in March 2008. Moose with antlers have far more sensitive hearing than moose without. The pair then studied trophy antlers with an artificial ear, confirming the discovery of the effects on hearing by acting as a parabolic reflector.

Antlers also appear to act as large hearing aids.  This effect was discovered by researchers George and Peter Bubenik and published the findings in the European Journal of Wildlife in March 2008. Moose with antlers have far more sensitive hearing than moose without. The pair then studied trophy antlers with an artificial ear, confirming the discovery of the effects on hearing by acting as a parabolic reflector.