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8739ex2 bugling bull elk

We visited Rocky Mountain National Park, and the rut season was in full swing.

 

The bulls were busy gathering up their harems, and the young bulls were trying to figure out a way to gather a herd of their own. Quite an experience to see!

 

We did not witness any clashes, but did see the aftermath with a couple of young bulls with broken antlers and bloodied faces.

 

The bugling is a high pitched cry that echoes through the valleys. It is a challenge from one bull to another.

 

 

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Uploaded on October 4, 2017
Taken on September 28, 2017