A prime stag Red Deer dominates a herd of females during the autumn rut. His vocals, posture and magnificent antlers clearly signal his dominance

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A prime stag Red Deer dominates a herd of females during the autumn rut. His vocals, posture and magnificent rack of antlers clearly signal his dominance to his females and any nearby competitors

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Size: 6500px × 4519px
Location: Studley Royal Deer Park, Ripon, N Yorkshire
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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