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A Game of Horn-ball Anyone

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Gazelle, Wildlife Safari-Oregon

Gazelle, Wildlife Safari-Oregon
Wildlife Safari Gazelle, Oregon
Grant's Gazelle

I think they have their horns capped so they can not hurt each other. Young males will fight but older males usually do not. More info in comments

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f6.7, 1/180sec, ISO125, 170mm (18-200mm lens)

Denny E. Barnes

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Grant's gazelles are especially fond of open grass plains, and although they frequent bushy savannas, they avoid areas of high grass. Male gazelles have developed several ritualized postures to determine dominance. Younger males will fight, but as they grow older the ritualized displays often take the place of fights. If neither combatant is intimidated, they may confront one another and clash horns, trying to throw the other off-balance.
Human settlement, ranching and fencing of land resulting in wildlife habitat loss certainly affects Grant’s gazelle populations. This gazelle, which is conspicuous and easy to kill, is also hunted for its highly valued meat and hide by man and most other predators..

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April 13, 2010

Monnie Ryan

Interesting about capping the horns at least till they get older! Really neat capture of these!

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April 13, 2010

Jack Ryan

Excellent capture of these beautiful animals...nicely composed with excellent detail and color. Interesting info about the "capping" and their habits. Very well done as usual, Kenny. (Great series, by the way!)

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April 13, 2010

Robert R. Goodman

Hi Denny,LOL!!I didn't know they war clubs on top of their heads.That is very beautiful my friend.I would hate to get hit by one.Excellent capture!!!

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April 13, 2010

Tiia Vissak

great tones, details & dof!

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April 13, 2010

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Thank you ever so much Monnie, Jack, Bobby and Tiia!

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April 13, 2010

Ron McEwan

I know on the ranch we just saw the horns and make them blunt so they bruce and not puncher or cut. The photo is well composed with terrific lighting enhance a fine looking animal.

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April 13, 2010

Rony Sagy

Amazing capture and story, Denny.

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April 13, 2010

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Wonderful capture, Denny. I had never heard about the capping before. Thanks for the education. Never to old to learn. LOL. Excellent lighting and clarity.

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April 13, 2010

Mike Clime

Wow, those are some cool antlers! I bet the Native Americans made some good brain bashers out of them.

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April 13, 2010

John Connolly

I have never heard of capped horns, Denny! A remarkable image of these beautiful animals, and thank you for all the great information!

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April 13, 2010

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Great capture, Denny! I wondered about those horns before I read your explanation...I've seen herds of gazelles both in Asia and Africa and never saw one with knobs on the end of his horns..LOL!

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April 13, 2010

Tammy Espino

These photo's make me anxious for the big horn to come down the mountains already!!! Awesome capture!

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April 13, 2010

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Thank you Ron, Rony, Tammy, Mike, John, Ann and Tammy!

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April 13, 2010

Jack Gaskin

This entire series has been great... I can only imagine how much you enjoyed the entire thing.

Keep them coming
Jack

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April 13, 2010

- Nancy L. Green

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WONDERFUL image and interesting facts on these beautiful animals, VERY well done Denny!!! <><

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Thank you very much Jack and Nancy!

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April 13, 2010

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Fascinating story...but I think the real story is that they came from Mars. My Favorite Martian had the EXACT SAME ANTENNAS!!! Hee, Hee!

Wonderful image and information Denny!!!

-Laura :D

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Now you've done it, Laura and let the secret out. They really are Marzelles!!

Thanks Laura!!

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- Laura E. Swan

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I -KNEW- it! (See people? I told you?!) <--- They never want to believe me!

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April 13, 2010

Barbara Waldoch

Terrific capture, Denny!

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April 14, 2010

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Thank you Laura and Barbara!

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