Beneath the Surface: The Life of the Watering Elk
Observing a stag as it lowers its majestic antlers to drink, one may simply marvel at its size and strength. However, this scene reveals a complex interplay of biology, behavior, and environment that is as intricate as it is fascinating. The reddish-brown coat glints in the sunlight, but what emerges beneath this superficial beauty is a rich tapestry of adaptation honed over millennia....