It's autumn... the elk's favorite time of year.
It is in the fall that the famous moose fights take place.
The first stage of preparation for battle is to tear off the skin from the antlers.
If this is not done, the antlers will not be able to harden.
Bloody antlers look quite creepy.
The second stage is a fight to victory.
The entire breeding season is spent in fierce battles.
Males rush into a fight, regardless of the power of the enemy.
After all, a great reward awaits the winner: …free access to females for two months... Eight weeks of heavenly pleasure!
