An 8-point Mule Deer buck expressing its intentions.

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An 8-point Mule Deer buck expressing its intentions during the rut in northern Colorado. The buck is using a phlemen response to assess the status of the female.

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Size: 4500px × 3000px
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA, North America
Photo credit: © Max Allen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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