Changes

In late April the sun begins to return, and so the herd reverses direction, heading north now, following the retreating snowline. The males molt their antlers once again, and lag behind — with the return of the sun, the herd has less to fear from wolves, and the males need to conserve all their strength for the arduous task of regenerating their antlers. The autumn's joeys as well are now fully grown, and must begin to share in the responsibilities of leadership. The herd moves north day by day, heading back to the place where they started twelve long months ago.

In late April the sun begins to return, and so the herd reverses direction, heading north now, following the retreating snowline. The males molt their antlers once again, and lag behind — with the return of the sun, the herd has less to fear from wolves, and the males need to conserve all their strength for the arduous task of regenerating their antlers. The autumn's joeys as well are now fully grown, and must begin to share in the responsibilities of leadership. The herd moves north day by day, heading back to the place where they started twelve long months ago.

[[Category:Hoofed Mammals]]

[[Category:Deer]]