05/09/2026
WHY DO ELK COVER THEMSELVES IN P*E? THE RUT'S WEIRDEST SECRET
When September hits Yellowstone, the bulls go wild—and I mean literally. They start dousing themselves in their own urine, and it's not gross to them—it's cologne. That stench is packed with pheromones that drive the females crazy and warn off rivals. But here's the twist: even the winners of these brutal harem battles might not survive the winter. The real cost of winning is something nobody sees coming. What happens after the rut ends will shock you…
I had no idea elk did that with their urine—nature is wild! Full breakdown here if you're curious: https://geni.us/www-CNN-com