Why do buffalo's have horns?

The elk, or wapiti is one of the largest species of deer in the world and one of the largest mammals in North America and eastern Asia. Antler: In China it's known as "lu rong"In Korea "nok yong" In Russia "pantui"In North America, it's simply"velvet antler".

Elk retain their antlers throughout the winter, only shedding them with the onset of spring. Antlers begin as bony growths covered with skin and hair.