Immature male Red Deer start to show signs of male dominance and play fighting such as this sparring is the first sign of their genetic urge to fight

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Immature male Red Deer start to show signs of male dominance and play fighting such as this sparring is the first sign of their genetic urge to establish dominance for later life.

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Size: 5500px × 4895px
Location: Studley Royal Deer Park, Ripon, N Yorkshire
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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