This dominant bull elk has his work cut out for him. 👑 When you hear the bugles of rival bulls echoing through the valley, it’s not just for show — it’s a warning. He lifts his antlers high, asserting control, and then charges his harem forward to a safer area, keeping his cows and calves together and out of reach of competing males. During the rut, bulls spend nearly every waking moment defending their harems — often losing weight and sleep in the process. It’s nature’s wild balance between st