Yukon Photographer Records Unique Encounter with Caribou

Earlier this month, wildlife photographer Peter Mather made an astonishing discovery in the mountains south of Whitehorse, Yukon. He encountered two bull caribou that had their antlers locked together, with one of the animals deceased. This unusual spectacle was captured on film, revealing the natural dynamics of wildlife as Mather observed other animals feeding on the carcass while it remained tethered to the living bull. Such interactions highlight the intricate and often brutal realities of wildlife behaviour in their natural habitat. The event has sparked interest among wildlife enthusiasts and raises questions about the behaviours and challenges faced by these animals.