Bull Moose shedding velvet on antlers, Alaska

A bull moose stands tall among the fiery reds and oranges of the fall foliage in Denali. Bull moose are a symbol of the rugged beauty of Alaska.

Fall is a season of change and the rutting season also brings change to the moose. During this time the bulls shed their velvet and sharpen their antlers. Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska.

Alces alces. Photo © copyright by Carl Donohue.

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