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Scenting ForDoes

White-tailed buck in rut

Lip curling occurs when a buck finds a place where a doe has urinated. The buck sniffs the spot then extends his neck and chin to about a 45-degree angle and curls back its upper lip and nostrils for several seconds. This action exposes the vomeronasal organ located in the roof of the mouth that helps elevate a buck to peak testosterone levels.

Rapid River, Mi.

 

 

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Uploaded on September 13, 2021