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A Red deer stag during the 'rut', with females

This image shows a Red deer stag (Cervus elaphus), displaying territorial behaviour, during the breeding season or 'rut'. This occurs between late September to late October, in the UK.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Westleton, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Camera: NIKON D7000
Copyright: © Andrew Bennett