Poor red deer. He has no choice but to widen even further and face the rival as menacingly as possible. With a roar, he throws his head back with those leaden antlers. Another competitor is coming. Head down, push the other guy’s antlers. And hope it sticks.
“Look at that fat neck!” exclaims forester Hans-Erik Kuypers. At this time of year, the animal has a long, dark mane.
Species: Red deer
Place of residence: Oostvaardersplassen
Special feature: Loses up to 25 percent of body weight in Bronze Age
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