Two red deer, cervus elaphus, stag stuck in duel with antlers clenching each other in a territorial fight. Male mammals trying to twist and break neck

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Two red deer, cervus elaphus, stag stuck in duel with antlers clenching each other in a territorial fight. Male mammals trying to twist and break neck in aggressive behavior during rutting season.

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Size: 4455px × 2506px
Photo credit: © Panther Media / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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