Elk, Cervus elephas

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An Elk stag bugles his dominance to impress the females in his harem and warn off possible challengers. The rut is a draining time for the males as they hardly get time to eat and rest.

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Size: 5300px × 3544px
Location: Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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