Red Deer Hind - Cervus elaphus
Canon 600mm f4 for 1/1000th @ iso400
While the stags settle their differences with antlers at this time of the year, the hinds settle disputes within their hierarchy with hooves. Both hinds will return up on the hind legs and use their front hooves to “box” their opponent. This behaviour is also seen in the stags when they have cast their antlers.
The hind in the foreground has received a hit and is falling backwards
While the stags settle their differences with antlers at this time of the year, the hinds settle disputes within their hierarchy with hooves. Both hinds will return up on the hind legs and use their front hooves to “box” their opponent. This behaviour is also seen in the stags when they have cast their antlers.
The hind in the foreground has received a hit and is falling backwards