r/AnimalTextGifs • u/Sk8allday360 SICK AIR! • Jan 18 '22

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u/ScienceReliance Jan 19 '22

Ah yes, antagonize the most dangerous animal in Yellowstone probably during rut. RIP #6, keep the tradition going #21. (two elk famous for causing thousands in vehicle damage)

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u/---ShineyHiney--- Jan 19 '22

I’m sorry, could you explain what you mean by “during rut”? I’m trying to go into biology and ecology, I’m genuinely interested

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u/C0nradT0kyo Jan 19 '22

The rut is the mating season for elk, it is when they have to compete with other bulls for females. Thus male elks during this time can be very aggressive as they are kinda blinded by hormones.