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Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep - rams shoving and kicking one another in dominance display (this often leads to fighting / head butting) during fall rut - in Autumn snow - Rocky Mountains - Wyoming - USA _E7C2520
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Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep - rams shoving and kicking one another in dominance display (this often leads to fighting / head butting) during fall rut - in Autumn snow - Rocky Mountains - Wyoming - USA _E7C2520
TOM-2090
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. Rams shoving and kicking one another in dominance display (this often leads to fighting / head butting) during fall rut n Autumn snow
Rocky Mountains - Wyoming - USA
Ovis canadensis canadensis
Tom & Pat Leeson
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Snowball Showdown - Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Rams Battle for Dominance in Autumn Snow!
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. In this epic display of testosterone-fueled rivalry, two brawny Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep rams lock horns (literally!) as they engage in a heated dominance dance. With snowflakes gently falling around them, these majestic creatures showcase their strength and determination during the fall rut. Their impressive curved horns become powerful weapons as they shove and kick each other, vying for the title of alpha male. The clash is not just about brute force; it's a communication strategy that determines who will lead the herd and have access to the finest grazing spots. As spectators to this wild spectacle captured by Tom and Pat Leeson, we can't help but marvel at nature's raw beauty. These magnificent mammals perfectly embody the spirit of autumn - fierce yet graceful, rugged yet elegant. The breathtaking scenery of Wyoming's Rocky Mountains serves as an awe-inspiring backdrop to this thrilling showdown. Against a canvas painted with vibrant hues of orange and gold, these woolly warriors create an unforgettable tableau that showcases both their physical prowess and their harmonious integration into their natural habitat. So next time you find yourself surrounded by autumnal splendor in America's great outdoors, remember these incredible mountain dwellers who remind us all that sometimes even battles can be beautiful.
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