In deer herds, one of the social behaviors involves mutual grooming.
On a cold October morning, I photographed these two white-talied does as they wrapped their necks around and groomed each other.
Kensington Metro Park
Lower Peninsula, Michigan |
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This image was awarded First Place in Animals Magazine Photo Contest, 1996.
The grand prize was a trip to the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada, to photograph baby harp seals during the spring birthing season. |
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