| Image Title: #10, Bull Elk, Mammoth Hot Springs, YNP, WY Photographer's Notes:
year for defense, but during the mating season, the antlers are a show of strength and pride. #10, a tagged bull elk is one of a few mature bulls that take over Mammoth Hot Springs during the elk rut (mating season). Here he is flaring his nostrils and opening his mouth wide, exposing a scent organ that helps him find female elk that might be receptive. This picture was taken in the fall of 2007. (He was tagged due to his aggressive behavior towards people & property - usually not his fault in the realm of Mammoth Hot Springs. More than not, it is the human who gets too close during this 'high testosterone' time of the year!) To place an order: Please fill out and submit your contact information and questions about image. Please specify the image title you are inquiring about. |