Bull Elk engage in pre-rut posturing

One for Wapiti Wednesday that was taken this past Saturday in Rocky Mountain National Park.

The rut is still a few weeks away but you can get a sense that it is getting closer if you watch the behavior of the Elk bulls. This pair and a couple more were hanging out and seemingly getting along (for now) but they did engage in a small hint of what is to come.

The larger one on the right raised his head and closed in on the slightly smaller one, posing a bit of a challenge to it. It never went any further than that but you know the time is coming where these two will do battle for the affections of the ladies.

Two large Elk bulls engage in some pre-rut posturing in Rocky Mountain National Park. (© Tony’s Takes)
Two large Elk bulls engage in some pre-rut posturing in Rocky Mountain National Park. (© Tony’s Takes)

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