Velvet
Bast

Alces alces , captive
Moose (US) / Elk (GB)
Elch

Elinge Älgpark, Hamneda, Kronoberg, Sweden, Europe
08/2009

The velvet -suiting the bull moose's antlers until the rut is approaching - is a highly sensitive and blood supplied antler coating with the purpose of nourishing the rapid growth of the bone mass.

EOS50D, EF 100-400/4.5-5.6 L IS USM @ 200mm, 1/250 F5.0, ISO160; RAW