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They're not horns. They're not antlers. The "bony things" on a giraffe's head are called "ossicones." They are growths formed from soft cartilage that has super hardened (ossified). They remain covered with skin and hair/fur, unlike the horns of deer and antelopes. Giraffes have 2 ossicones on top of their heads; those of the female are smaller than those of the male. It is with these "horns" that the giraffe can be sexed: Females have a tuft of fur atop of the horn, whereas the males horns are bald. Some males develop calcium deposits on top of their heads, creating an illusion of three or more horns. However, these are not true horns and giraffes always have 2 ossicones.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe horn looking things on top of the giraffes head are called Ossicones. (Also called horns.) Some believe the horns are cooling towers and release heat. Others think that it's just a way to protect their heads.
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∙ 13y agoThe horns on the Giraffe's head is called ossicones. (Also called horns)
Some believe the horns are cooling towers and release heat. Others think that it's just a way to protect their heads.
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∙ 14y agoThe 'horns' are formed from ossified cartilage, and are called ossicones.
Natalie Neckermann
I work for a zoo...they are called Ossicones, They are simply cartilage knobs covered with fur, and give extra charm to the giraffe!
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∙ 12y agoThey have these to avoid other animals in the wild as their bells dont work
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∙ 14y agoossicones
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∙ 13y agoHorns
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Are giraffes eys on the side of their head or the front of their head?
are giraffes eyes on thir side of their heads or in the front
Where are giraffes eyes?
On different sides of head
How do giraffes defend themselves?
Giraffes defend themselves by kicking preditors and "necking". "necking" is when a giraffe swings its neck at another giraffe really hard. The reason giraffes have the little horns on their head is for necking so they can dig them into another giraffes neck.
How much does a giraffes head weigh?
Four kg
Are giraffes eyes on the side of the head?
cuz there fat animal
What are are the things on a giraffes head?
The 'horns' are formed from ossified cartilage, and are called ossicones.
What is a giraffes kneck used for?
Besides holding up its head, and allowing air, food, and water to pass from the head to the body, a giraffes neck has some unique functions. A giraffe's neck is very long to allow it to reach leaves that are high up in the trees. Male giraffes also use their necks to fight, swinging them and hitting their opponents in the neck.
Should a giraffes head explode when he bends his neck down?
i think it would be funny you tit
Do giraffes have huge teeth?
yes they can bite a bob cats head right clean off
How do giraffes sleep?
Giraffes sleep laying down .To this they only sleep for about 4.6 hours every 24 hours.how do Giraffes sleepGiraffes rarely sleep. In fact, they only go into a deep sleep for about 20 minutes each 24 hours, resting their heads on their hindquarters. The rest of the time, they doze now and then.
Why is giraffe endangred?
Giraffes are endangered because humans called poachers hunt them for their meat,skin and knobs on their head.
Are giraffes like alarm systems for other animals?
The height of a Giraffe's head makes them ideal lookouts for approaching predators.
