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Territorial War

They flaunt the unique evolutionary throat flap to attract the females. But they also puff their throats and display dewlap to drive other males off their territory. Territorial displays are usually warning signals but can get very violent and then they resort to vicious biting and tearing using sharp teeth. I was extremely lucky to witness and capture the behavior!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2020
Date Uploaded: 09.2020
Photo Location: hubli, , karnataka state, India
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Copyright: © chandrashekhar shirur