These two young males, known as "spikes" were members of a herd of approximately 60 elk that were grazing in my yard. The snow was patchy and plenty of dry grass was available for them. At this time of year, the females and calves from last spring hang out together in herds. The large males tend to have a boys club off in the National Park somewhere. These two are young adolescent males who will leave their mothers' herd in the summer and join the other boys to learn more about life as an elk.
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