UNSEEN INSIGHTS on Instagram: "Deer, like other antlered animals, shed the velvet (skin) from their antlers as part of their natural growth cycle. This process, known as velvet shedding, happens annually once the antlers are fully developed. As the velvet dries and becomes itchy, deer rub their antlers against trees or other surfaces to remove it. This shedding reveals the hard, bony antlers underneath, which are then used for various purposes. During mating season, these antlers help males figh

Explaining Unknown on Instagram: "Deer shed the velvet from their antlers every year as part of a natural growth cycle. Once the antlers fully develop, the velvet dries out and becomes itchy, prompting the deer to rub their antlers against trees or rough surfaces to remove it. This process reveals the hard, bony antlers underneath, which play a crucial role during mating season. Male deer use these hardened antlers to fight rivals, demonstrate strength, and establish dominance. Velvet shedding i

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