A viral video of a moose shaking free its antlers raises the question of why the animals need such heavy headgear.

WATCH: Canadian Moose Sheds Both Antlers in Rare, Stunning Moment Caught on Drone Camera Wildlife enthusiast Derek Keith Burgoyne filmed a bull moose dropping both antlers simultaneously while on ...

But even though male cervids (which are hoofed mammals in the deer family, including deer, moose and elk) drop their antlers each winter season, it’s still a rare thing to catch on film. That ...

Incredible footage of the moment a moose shed both antlers at once has captured viral attention this week. This rare occurrence was caught on a Ring floodlight camera in Houston, Alaska.

A moose shakes off its antlers on 15 December, 2022, in Houston, Alaska, a process captured on a security camera video (TikTok/ @tyrabogert) ...

Ever wonder why moose shed their antlers every year? In this video, we explore the fascinating science behind antler loss—from seasonal changes and hormones to survival strategies in the wild ...

A moose walked by and shook its body, almost like a disgruntled dog, and then “pop,” its antlers snapped off its head. The animal, clearly startled by what happened, quickly ran away.

Rare footage showing moose dropping its antlers captured on security camera goes viral The video of the moose losing its antlers has more than 18 million views on TikTok as of Dec. 22.

Did you know that moose shed their antlers? Shedding, or “casting,” occurs each winter when male moose shed their antlers. But even though male cervids (which are hoofed mammals in the deer ...

But even though male cervids (which are hoofed mammals in the deer family, including deer, moose and elk) drop their antlers each winter season, it’s still a rare thing to catch on film. That ...