15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Bull Elk butts heads with youth elk
I caught this bull elk protecting his territory from a young 'elkling'. He made it clear the youth was in his territory as he bowed his head and 'bulled' his antlers into the approach young elk.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2017 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2017 |
| Photo Location: | Happy Jack, Arizona, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
| Copyright: | © Kathy Ritter |