Bull elk in sage brush with large rack of antlers during the fall rut (mating season). This bull elk has sparred with other bulls to establish his harem of females with which he hopes to mate. Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
This image is featured in: Best Photos of 2007
Species: Elk, Cervus canadensis
Location: Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Image ID: 19746
Format: Digital 3:2
This image is featured in: Best Photos of 2007
Species: Elk, Cervus canadensis
Location: Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Image ID: 19746
Format: Digital 3:2
Keywords: animal, animalia, antler, artiodactyla, artiodactyle ungulate, autumn, canadensis, cervid, cervidae, cervinae, cervus, cervus canadensis, cervus elephus canadensis, chordata, creature, elaphus, elk, elk rut, elk rutting season, fall, mammal, mammoth hot springs, national parks, nature, ruminant, rut, rutting season, ungulate, usa, vertebrata, vertebrate, wapiti, wildlife, world heritage sites, wyoming, yellowstone, yellowstone national park
Categories:
- Animal > Mammal > Elk > Elk Rut
- Location > Protected Threatened and Significant Places > National Parks > Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming)
- Location > Protected Threatened and Significant Places > World Heritage Sites > Yellowstone National Park (USA)
- Location > USA > Wyoming > Yellowstone National Park
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