Autumn is coming, shorter days, golden hues, rain, cool and serene nights, and also That magnificent spectacle of nature that is the rutting seasonIf you have not yet had the opportunity to delight your senses with this incredible experience, we recommend that you make up your mind.
Because the days marked on the calendar are coming to enjoy this wonder of the natural and intangible heritage of our mountains. Make your Book at La Dehesa Experiences and get ready to experience something only that will result for you beautiful, disturbing and surprising at the same time. A very appetizing cocktail, don't you think?
What is the rut
When temperatures begin to drop and autumn arrives, the Iberian deer and other species of cervids enter their mating season and consequent reproductive function.
With the aim of mark their territory and determine their harem of females, in these two or three weeks that the rut lasts the males emit a series of hoarse and heart-rending screams both during the day and at night. The power of these sounds is such that they can be heard for several kilometres around. Shocking and thunderous, their bellowing in favor of females and, in general, this phenomenon of nature is the guarantee of the continuity of the species.
Battles between males
But this show, unlike anything you've seen before, does not end with the cry of the deer claiming what is theirs. After the bellowing, comes another of the most impressive moments of what the rut is: the battles between the malesWe assure you that you will feel a indescribable emotion every moment you enjoy this magical natural spectacle. Not only because of the hard and fierce fight that your eyes will witness, but also by the peculiar sound, again, of their antlers clashing against each other during the fight.
The females, meanwhile, They watch the duel impassively between the males who fight over them. The males, aware of this, display their antlers in these battles, an indisputable symbol of their strength, as well as their experience and skill in the duel. There can only be one.
The cycle of life
After the rut, eight months later, The females will give birth to their fawns, who will remain with them until they are approximately three years old. If they are males, they will then begin an arduous journey in which they will live alone. And they will prepare to grow and become strong in pursuit of what destiny and nature dictate for them.
While, the male deer who has already conquered his herd of females proceeds to abandon them when the mating season ends. Sometimes they can stay a few months longer, but this is not the most common. In February all males shed their horns, which will be renewed in the following months. This natural phenomenon is known as desmogue. AND will start the life cycle again for these animals.
The rutting season in Sierra Morena at La Dehesa Experiences
If you still don't know what the rut is, or you have only heard about it and have never decided to discover the charm it hides, in La Dehesa Experiences You have a great opportunity to do so.. We present to you A spectacle of life in the heart of Sierra Morena that you will not easily forget.
We have all the ingredients so that you experience here be it perfect:
- A natural environment very well preserved
- Flora and fauna native to the surroundings of our farm
- A expert professional guide in nature and great enthusiast of the subject
- Some perfect accommodations so you can rest again after the activity
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So book your glamping getaway now and enjoy this unique experience where you will connect with nature to the maximum.
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