Deer confronting each other and physically working out their issues is not just for bucks during the rutting season. Females will also lunge, especially if they feel the need to protect their young.
Last September, this photo was exhibited in the garden of an amateur photographer. She heard noises coming from the yard and when she looked out the window, she saw two deer rushing there.
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Image of two deer standing in a yard. (Getty Images)
She grabbed her phone and filmed a viral video. They did not crack skulls like males do when tangling antlers, they were on their hind legs and used their front hooves to deliver blows.
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These ladies were absolutely letting it fly with combinations that a boxer would be proud of.
Image of two deer fighting on their hind legs. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
“This happened last night in my backyard,” wrote the woman who recorded the action. “I was upstairs when I heard this noise outside like banging and banging and banging. My window was open so I ran over and saw these two deer fighting. Both were females protecting their young, I think.”
She added: “This is the first time I’ve witnessed it. WOW! I immediately ran to my phone and started filming it through my mesh screen, so I hope I can see it. The wildlife I see in my garden. Always exciting.”
YOUNG BUCK IS RAGDOLLED AND THROWN IN THE AIR DURING BATTLE WITH BIGGER BUCK CAUGHT ON TRAIL CAM
A mesh screen is not ideal for recording video, but it does not interfere with this action at all. The two go at it under the gaze of a few fawns.
After several exchanges, one of them decides he’s had enough. A valiant effort from both deer.
Image of two deer standing in a yard. (Getty Images)
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They will live to fight another day, even if one of them will enter the next battle with a little more confidence than the other. That’s life. You win some and you lose some.
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