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Two Bull Elks Sparring

Two Bull Elks sparring over territory locking antlers. Images Number 94 (C) 2011 James Insogna. Males engage in ritualized mating behaviors during the rut, including posturing, antler wrestling (sparring), and bugling, a loud series of vocalizations which establishes dominance over other males and attracts females. Source: Wikipedia

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