38, Bull elk in the Rocky Mountain west bugling in mating season to challenge other bulls to stay away from his herd cows.
Nothing compares to the magnificence of a stately North American bull elk in the fall during the rut (breeding season). Some Native Americans called them Wapiti (which, I’m told, is Shawnee for “white rump.”). North America’s elk are similar to Europe’s stag (red deer), and Europeans tend to call N. Am. elk "moose." Whatever you call them, bull elk that strut with 40# antlers held high are magnificent to see any time of the year, but especially if you are within whispering distance. In October and November their shrill rolling whistle/bugle-like calls can be heard day or night in many mountain areas of western United States and Canada, including the Rocky Mountains and in some mountains all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Elk are fun to watch, but when in full rut in the fall mating season, if you intrude, they may as soon fight you as another bull. I have had five minutes of that "displeasure," and was fortunate enough to emerge with no antler holes. Unfortunately, I was too busy protecting myself to get good super-close photos. HIGHLY unpredictable fellows. Especially when you think you have them figured out. ---- Vacation and travel in North America and experience the wonder, excitement, and thrill of its great scenic wild areas, wilderness, wildlife, scenery, and panoramas and ALL the great outdoors. US, USA, United States, Canada.
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Location: Jasper, Canada, North America, Americas
Photo credit: © Robert C Paulson Jr / Alamy / Afripics
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