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The truth about Giraffes '' Horns'' this is how they are really called #shorts

May 27, 2023
All giraffes have horn-like structures called ossicones on their heads, but they are not technically horns. Both male and female giraffes have ossicones, although males' are generally larger and thicker than females'. Ossicones are made of bone and are covered with skin and fur like the rest of the giraffe's body. The ossicones are used for fighting, as well as for display and communication, and they continue to grow throughout the giraffe's life. #giraffe #ecology #sciencefacts