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Photos were taken at the base of cliffs at the Bolsa Chica wetlands reserve, Huntington Beach, California, on 28 August 2010.
Two male Southern Pacific Rattlers contest territory.
Much of the display was a dance-like routine.
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There was some rough-and-tumble wrestling-like activity.
After a half an hour or so, the combatants return to their respective territories.
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Last modified 1 September 2010
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