The Living Forest (707) : Hind

During the rutting season, the female red deer (hinds) are pricking up their ears very concentrated to listen to the "roars" of the mature stags in the forest.

For mating, the hinds are initially attracted to those stags that have the loudest roar call.

Dutch name : Edelhert
German name : Rothirsch
Latin name : Cervus elaphus

Location : Hertogenwald at Eupen (Belgium)