I think they are palmated to make it easier for humans to scoop up food, etc. when they conveniently shed the antlers!**BG** Could also be because they are pacifists and didn't want any of their horns being used for gunpowder storage. Maybe the pixies found it more comfortable to sit upon them for scouting ahead> OR, I know, they are relatd to elephants and one day they saw Medusa and their ears froze solid in that position!

This might answer some of your ponderings, for real: A year in the life of a Moose. According to this, growing big antlers is the only way a guy gets a chance to mate and be successful at it!

kat