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Elk

Cervus canadensis

Description:

...A browsing bull in Yellowstone National Park.

Habitat:

The wooded area was just off the road and had a lot of snags, grasses, and down timber.

Notes:

The velvet on the antlers is said to carry blood to the growing bone tissue.

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2 Comments

VicLoya
VicLoya 11 years ago

Thanks Jeannette. Both elk and bison are plentiful within the park @o@

Jeannette
Jeannette 11 years ago

Great spotting :)

VicLoya
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VicLoya

Wyoming, USA

Spotted on Jun 15, 2010
Submitted on Aug 18, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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