A pair of Mule Deer bucks fight for the affection of the nearby ladies. This was very early in the morning so the lighting was not good at all but it was fun to watch these two go at it for a bit. They were pretty evenly matched and there was no clear winner. In fact, after they were done, they both continued to hang out right near each other, largely ignoring one another.
Found across western North America, Mule Deer are named for their oversized ears. Image taken at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge near Denver, Colorado.
