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Postby opuntia » Sun Jul 10, 2005 6:21 pm

Rhino horns are made up of closely packed hairs [which is a form of keratin]..is this the major difference between horns and bones?
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Postby mith » Sun Jul 10, 2005 9:32 pm

Well yes, bone is made of calcium carbonate and keratin is a protein.
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Postby Jelanen » Mon Jul 11, 2005 12:31 am

not to sidetrack this, but what is interesting and usually not widely known to the general public...the difference between antlers and horns.

and yes, I know the difference...

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Postby victor » Tue Jul 12, 2005 12:47 pm

I think that antlers are paired and horn is single..he2..what is it according to you?I'm curious also.. :?
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Postby mith » Tue Jul 12, 2005 4:01 pm

Single horn? How about bulls, rams, goats?
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Postby Zachthemac » Tue Jul 12, 2005 8:12 pm

Rhino horns aren't "true" horns, because like you said, they are made of compacted hair. True horns are made of keratin, like those of bulls and goats. Antlers are bony protrusions that don't contain keratin. Also deer shed their antlers yearly.
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