DEVELOPMENT OF THE ANTLERS OF A MALE DEER. 



These pictures show the stages of growth of the antlers from the 

 time the old ones are dropped, to the full development. Number 1 shows 

 the hull with the one antler gone — picture made early in March. Num- 

 ber 6 shows the full grown antlers, with the velvet hanging in strips. 

 Number 6 was made August 24 of the same year as Number 1. This 

 remarkable antler development takes place every year in the life of 

 all male deer. 



