Fallow Deer (Dama dama). Buck in velvet, seeking cover from others in a nettle bed. August. Summer. Clissold Park. London.

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Buck 'in velvet', making him vulnerable to others seeking dominance within a herd confined to a limited spacial area, a fenced public park. Thus 'hiding' amongst what limited cover available.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
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