
Rocky Mountain Elk polishes antlers
Rocky Mountain Elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) bull thrashing a small sapling to polish and shine his antlers. Perhaps in preparation for actual battle as well as a way a advertise his fitness the hareum bull engages brush, saplings, and shrubs in mock battles. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Credit
Science Source
/ C.K. Lorenz
Dimensions
4500 x 3000 pixels
Print Size @ 300 dpi
15 x 10 inches / 38 x 25 cm