Was it something I said....
This bull elk wasn't having much luck wooing this pretty cow elk. He was persistent tho.....
"Bulls wallow in mud to coat themselves with urine that acts as a "perfume" to attract cows. If mud is available, bulls also wallow during mating season. A thorough mud covering cools off an over-heated bull, spreads his scent evenly over has body, and makes him look even more imposing.
An elks bugle is among the more haunting and beautiful in nature, as memorable as the howls of wolves and the calls of loons.
A cow listens to the bugle for clues about the bull's size. A bugle, like a human voice, varies with the individual, but the older, larger bulls usually bugle more loudly than their young rivals. Their bugles advertise their presence and fitness to both females and other males. They also bugle to announce or accept a challenge from another male." visitestespark.com
Watching this dance of life is one of the most entertaining and beautiful animal acts in nature, IMHO.
Hope your weekend is off to a great start!
Was it something I said....
This bull elk wasn't having much luck wooing this pretty cow elk. He was persistent tho.....
"Bulls wallow in mud to coat themselves with urine that acts as a "perfume" to attract cows. If mud is available, bulls also wallow during mating season. A thorough mud covering cools off an over-heated bull, spreads his scent evenly over has body, and makes him look even more imposing.
An elks bugle is among the more haunting and beautiful in nature, as memorable as the howls of wolves and the calls of loons.
A cow listens to the bugle for clues about the bull's size. A bugle, like a human voice, varies with the individual, but the older, larger bulls usually bugle more loudly than their young rivals. Their bugles advertise their presence and fitness to both females and other males. They also bugle to announce or accept a challenge from another male." visitestespark.com
Watching this dance of life is one of the most entertaining and beautiful animal acts in nature, IMHO.
Hope your weekend is off to a great start!