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Cervus canadensis
Elk belong to the deer family. Large bulls may weigh 800 lbs and have large antlers, which are shed annually. Cows are smaller and are without antlers. Both sexes are tawny brown with darker necks and legs and tan rumps.
Forested edges, grasslands (originally), and mountain forests.
Spotted on Oct 27, 2011
Submitted on May 7, 2012
2 Comments
The light was perfect this day and this little bull was quite the model. Thanks for the nice words....
Wow, what a beautiful animal, beautiful shot.