The oldest female is usually the leader. She remembers the locations of water, food and salt licks in different seasons. The group is very affectionate and supportive of each other. They all share the responsibility of watching over the young. When threatened, they take up a defensive position to protect the young.
Males stay with the herd until young adults and then leave to join a small bachelor herd.
They become more solitary as they mature sexually. All photos contained herein are copyrighted and are not to be reproduced for commercial use without John H. Fields' expressed permission.