Deer Antler Battles: Size Doesn’t Matter

The Bucks use their antlers to fight, not just for show. They use their antlers to assert dominance or win over a doe, and sometimes they even battle it out with another buck. But did you know that the size of the antlers doesn’t determine the winner?

According to a whitetail biologist, Grant Woods, deer fighting is often about shoving, so the larger buck would usually win. However, in this nighttime battle, the contender on the left likely emerged as the champion. The good news is that these fights are rarely fatal. So the next time anyone sees two bucks locking horns, remember that it’s not always about size.