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Elk Bulls Playfully Rubbing Antler Velvet Off while they Spar

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Elk Bulls Playfully Rubbing Antler Velvet Off while they Spar

Elk Bulls rub their antlers against trees, shrubs and the ground to impress cows or show dominance. Prior to the rut like here, this behavior is exhibited as bulls shed the drying velvet from their antlers. This process can even become bloody as the still-living felt is torn away from the antler beneath. The damage caused to the tree is called a "rub", while the process is often called "polishing". These Bulls seemed to be combining their velvet rubs with some sparring practice for the Elk Rut here.



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