Kiang / Tibetan Wild Ass - females with rutting male showing flehman - Ladakh - India
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Kiang / Tibetan Wild Ass - females with rutting male showing flehman - Ladakh - India
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Kiang / Tibetan Wild Ass - females with rutting male showing flehman
Ladakh - India
Equus kiang
Joanna Van Gruisen
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Asses Braying Calling Courtship Herd Herding Herds Horse Horses Indians Kiang Kiangs
Love is in the Air - The Wild and Wacky World of Kiang Courtship!
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. In this snapshot captured by Joanna Van Gruisen, we witness a truly wild love story unfolding on the vast plains of Ladakh, India. A group of female Kiangs, also known as Tibetan Wild Asses, find themselves irresistibly drawn to a rutting male who's putting on quite the show! As if straight out of a romantic comedy, our dashing male protagonist can't help but flaunt his charm with an endearing display called flehman. With nostrils flared and upper lip curled upwards in an amusingly exaggerated fashion, he's showing off his best moves to woo these lovely ladies. Meanwhile, the females appear both intrigued and amused by their suitor's antics. They stand together in a tight-knit herd, exchanging whispers about this flamboyant Romeo who has caught their attention. It seems that communication is key for these majestic creatures during courtship. From synchronized movements to melodious calls echoing across the plains - every move and bray holds significance in conveying their intentions. So here they are - nature's own version of speed dating! These spirited Kiangs remind us that even in the animal kingdom, romance can be filled with laughter and excitement. And thanks to Joanna Van Gruisen's incredible photography skills, we get a front-row seat to witness this enchanting spectacle unfold before our eyes. Get ready for some serious wildlife drama because when it comes
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