ruttningar
Ruttningar, commonly translated as rutting, is the annual mating season in deer and other ungulates when males compete for access to sexually receptive females and females become receptive to mating.
Timing and triggers: The rut typically occurs in autumn in temperate regions, though the exact timing varies
Behavior: Males display aggression through antler fights, vocalizations, rutting chases, and scent marking. Females show estrus
Ecological and management aspects: Rutting affects movement patterns, predation risk, and population dynamics. Hunters and wildlife
Species and variation: While commonly associated with cervids such as red deer, roe deer, moose and caribou,