This territorial male Grant's Gazelle remains at his lek and displays to attract females and ward off competing males. Though they do not rub their pr

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This territorial male Grant's Gazelle remains at his lek and displays to attract females and ward off competing males. Though they do not rub their preorbital gland into the lek like many other antelopes the males do ritualistic horn sweeping in vegetation and often have clumps stuck on their horns which increases the effect.

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Size: 2834px × 4500px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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