Deers Mating Period Starting In Europe

(FILE VIDEO) European red deer's mating season, known as the "rut," starts in September, transforming European forests into a stage of spectacular passion and struggle for dominance. During this season, powerful male deers compete to capture the attention of females, engaging in epic horn-clashing battles. Their distinctive roars echo through the forests, a haunting sound that heralds the onset of autumn. This event is crucial for the species' survival and offers fortunate nature observers a unique opportunity to connect with the beauty and power of European wildlife. Video shows deers during rutting season in Abruzzo region, in central Italy, during last years mating period.