The arrival of autumn's first rains and lower temperatures have marked the start of the deer mating season, known as the berrea, in the Cabañeros National Park located in Ciudad Real, Spain.
During this seasonal event, the Mediterranean forest transforms into a vast acoustic stage where red deer compete vocally and physically for dominance and mating rights. The phenomenon highlights the seasonal ecological shifts in the protected natural area as climatic conditions change.
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