Nice: The pre-mating game of horses

The powerful hooves are raised high, the nostrils extending the full width of two wild horses Stallions begin to enter the war of authority to be able to mate each spring every year.

It was an indispensable ritual of horses that used to live in flocks of about 200, in which males had to fight to protect their mates from other flirtatious people. These wars between animals whose weight can reach up to half a ton are certainly impossible without bloodshed. But the result is that the winning male will gain the right to mate with the partner, and the loser must sneak away somewhere to lick his wound.

The more noble privilege for the winner is that it not only has the right to own a child but also has a large "harem" of 8 to 9 children. It is allowed to own this group of mares to ensure its genetic ability is the highest. But that also means it will have to constantly fight to prevent other males from seeking to share its beauty.

Wildlife photographer Vedran Vidak, who has spent many days observing these beautiful creatures fighting in their natural environment in the Cincar mountains of Western Bosnia, has sent readers great pictures. most from the survival war of Stallions wild horses.

A fight with hooves.

The battle for the right to maintain the breed on the Bosnia steppe

Deadly attacks are always accompanied by echoes throughout the prairies every spring.

The wild horse stuck its claws into the opponent's neck.

A handshake between two soldiers.

The horse rests on your shoulder after a friendly match.