10 Animals With Biggest Horns

31 Oct 2024

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Males have spectacular spiral horns that can reach up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. The horns form two to three tight twists, creating a beautiful spiral shape.

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Greater Kudu

Markhor horns have a distinctive corkscrew shape that can grow up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) long. Both males and females have horns, but the males' are much larger.

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Markhor

Males, called rams, have thick, curled horns that can weigh up to 30 pounds (14 kg) and grow in a spiral pattern. Female bighorn sheep have smaller, thinner horns.

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Bighorn Sheep

Water buffalo have long, crescent-shaped horns that can span up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) from tip to tip. The horns are thick and powerful, ideal for defense.

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Water Buffalo

Known for their exceptionally large horns, which can grow up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) in length and are often widely spaced. Their hollow structure helps with thermoregulation.

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Ankole-Watusi (Ankole Cattle)

Both males and females have long, curved, ringed horns, with the males’ horns reaching up to 5 feet (1.5 meters). The horns are sharp and can be used effectively in defense.

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Sable Antelope

Males have spiral horns with two to four twists, reaching up to 31 inches (79 cm) in length. Females typically lack horns.

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Blackbuck

Both males and females have spiral horns, but the males’ horns are larger, reaching up to 4 feet (1.2 meters). They are twisted tightly, making them strong and durable.

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Giant Eland

Both males and females have large, backward-curving horns, but males’ horns can reach up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length and have distinct ridges.

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Ibex

These cattle have impressive horns that can spread over 7 feet (2.1 meters) from tip to tip. The horns grow outward and then curve upwards.

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Texas Longhorn