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Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, in flehmen, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october
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Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, in flehmen, during rutting season, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, october
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Media ID 6543235
© FLPA/Paul Sawer
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Caught in the Act - Red Deer Stag's Hilarious Flehmen Face during Rutting Season!
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. In this uproarious snapshot captured at Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, we witness a European male Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag indulging in some rather peculiar behavior. It seems that love is in the air as rutting season takes hold along the stunning British coast. With his majestic antlers proudly on display and nostrils flared wide open, our dashing deer can't help but make us chuckle with his comical flehmen expression. As he sniffs the autumn breeze off the Atlantic Ocean, it appears he has stumbled upon an irresistible scent that tickles his fancy. This East Anglian gentleman knows how to woo his potential mates! With every sniff of the maritime air carrying hints of romance and allure, our stag embraces his inner Don Juan of the deer world. His breeding behavior is on full display as he skillfully scents out any eligible females nearby. As nature enthusiasts flock to Minsmere RSPB Reserve seeking glimpses of wildlife wonders, they are treated to this unforgettable sight. The picturesque landscape serves as a backdrop for this moment when wild meets wacky. So next time you find yourself strolling along England's temperate shores during October, keep your eyes peeled for these charming creatures engaging in their annual rutting rituals. And who knows? You might just catch another hilarious flehmen face like
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