Huge Elk Bull's Epic Fight For the Toughest Elk Rut Territory
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Published 2023-09-20
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These are two of the most dominant Elk Bulls in this area of the Canadian Rockies. While the Older Bull is a little Larger and more experienced, the slightly Younger Bull has been pressing for dominance here for the last couple of weeks. These two huge Elk Bulls have had several short fights and have bugled back and forth almost constantly in between territory battles. While we don't know if this will be their last fight, it will likely remain one of the most Epic Elk Bull battles we have ever seen. The very rocky terrain under the river water is likely what caused the battle to end as neither of these two evenly matched Giants seemed to want to concede. You can also hear a younger bull near us overlooking the fight and bugling his incredible bugle several times.
During the rut, which is the breeding season for elk, bull elk engage in intense and dramatic battles for dominance and the opportunity to mate with receptive females. The Elk rut occurs in the fall, from late August to early October, depending on the location and subspecies of elk.
Bull elk establish a social hierarchy based on their size, age, and overall strength. The larger and more dominant bulls typically have greater access to mating opportunities and can control groups of females, known as harems.
Bull elk use bugling, a distinctive vocalization, to assert their presence and establish dominance. Bugling involves a series of high-pitched whistles and deep, resonant bellows. Additionally, bulls engage in visual displays of dominance, including posturing with their antlers and bodies to intimidate rivals.
The most iconic aspect of elk bull fights during the rut is the clash of antlers. Bulls use their massive, elaborately branched antlers to compete for mating rights. They lock antlers and engage in shoving matches, pushing and trying to overpower each other.
Before engaging in a full-blown fight, bulls often size each other up through non-aggressive displays, such as parallel walking, vocal challenges, and antler displays. This allows them to assess the strength and fighting abilities of their potential rivals.
The fights can be intense and fierce, with bulls charging at each other, colliding, and attempting to wrestle the other to the ground. The objective is to establish dominance and secure access to a group of receptive females, or a harem.
After establishing dominance, the winning bull will attempt to mate with the females in his harem. The defeated bull may try to challenge again or seek out other opportunities to mate.
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Elk bull fights during the rut are a fascinating and crucial aspect of their mating behavior, ensuring that the strongest and most dominant bulls have the opportunity to pass on their genes to the next generation.
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Elk are such majestic creatures, such a treat to observe in the wild.
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Awww, the youngsters bouncing around is so adorable.
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I'm hoping the Ole guy licks his wounds and comes back for another round. Amazing video. Heather. Even the little ones were excited. Too Fun.
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I see youngster elk took female elk and took of in woods while big buls fighting. Bravo he took advantage.
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Amazing footage you guys! Lots of action this year! Save some for me! 🤣🤣🤣
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Elk possess a majestic presence, making them atrue delight to witness in their natural habitat
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I love how the rookie comes in at 6:57 to offer his services, but then decides to exit
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What a great catch, AWESOME video👍👍
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Epic footage!! Great job.
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Fantastic video!
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Deer are majestic creatures that are fascinating to observe in the wild.
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போர் விதிகளுக்கு கட்டுப்பட்டு, அடுத்தவருக்கு பிரச்சனை இல்லாமல், மூன்றாம் நபர் தலை இடாமல், மிக அருமையான முறையில், அமைதியான போர்.
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Epic battle between two great bulls! Great footage!!! Thanks for sharing 👊🏻
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What sequences on film 🎥 🦌 seriously amazing footage !!! 1st class 👏🏻👍
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Amazing video. Thank you ❤❤❤❤
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Incredible tactic! Last bit of strength to push the young man into the river. What a fight!
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Beautiful
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Super Pozdrawiam
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Reindeer have long horns for self-defense
