Bighorn Sheep Ram Portrait during the Rut
Wyoming, USA
The rut is marked by a spike in the ram's testosterone, triggering testicular swelling and behavioral changes. It’s all about dominance, as the one that is victorious gets to breed with the ewes. These rams are constantly on the move, instigating others and picking fights. They will poke and prod other rams, often kicking them in the gut or testicles. The fight for dominance culminates in the rams rising up and charging at the adversary, colliding with an impressive impact and a loud sound that can be heard from afar.
This ram shows well-worn horns with cracks at the tip, and blood on the horns and its snout. He has been in a few battles, as these are all the results of confrontations during the rut.
Photo © copyright by Dr. Edward Mikol.
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