But the point was that I don't think they grow out from the base but instead from the tips! Branching wouldn't even be possible otherwise. A broken off antler t

But the point was that I don't think they grow out from the base but instead from the tips! Branching wouldn't even be possible otherwise. A broken off antler tip may not regenerate, yes, but the reason is more like it develops scar tissue over the wound rather than just being made of inanimate protein like nails are.