The stag in the meadows may be stronger, yet the mountain stag captivates humans more. How does it survive on the steep slopes of the Alps? How does it endure the brutal winters? Where does it find gentle places for mating? Where are the calves raised? The fascinating images from two gifted mountain photographers answer these questions. Gunther Gressmann and Thomas Kranabitl have collected incredible photos of stags over five years of the toughest and most tireless work and reveal their archives in this book. The short texts by red deer expert Hubert Zeiler make the book a classic.