Sussex UK October Fallow deer Dama dama Two bucks fighting in the rut, clashing antlers

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in autumn the Fallow deer bucks (stags) fight in the rut to establish who has the right to mate with the does (females)

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Size: 5010px × 3354px
Location: West Sussex United Kingdom
Photo credit: © ian west / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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