The Battle in the Backyard
In February of 2024, I looked out the backdoor window and saw two white-tailed deer fighting in my backyard. It seemed late in the season for a rut, but there they were, antlers smashing and twisting.
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One deer seemed to be larger with big six point antlers. The other deer and only had two smaller points of antlers.
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The battle seemed intense, and the smaller deer eventually closed its eyes in pain.
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Finally, the older deer emerged victorious while the younger one was gone. It was then noticed a few does in my backyard.
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