18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
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 |