During the rut the females, or hinds, seem to live a normal lifestyle, unlike the testosterone driven behaviour of the males.
During the rut the females, or hinds, seem to live a normal lifestyle, unlike the testosterone driven behaviour of the males. The male has to protect the harem till the females are ready to mate.
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Location: Studley Royal Deer Park, Ripon, N Yorkshire
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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