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Rocky Mountain Elk bull (Cervus canadensis nelsoni) feeding on young aspen trees. Western U.S., early winter.
There is a second large bull feeding on the backside of this small grove of trees.
There is a second large bull feeding on the backside of this small grove of trees.
©Tom & Pat Leeson
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