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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 9 months ago

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

Jeannette
Jeannette 9 months ago

Great spotting :)

Wyoming, USA

Lat: 44.66, Long: -110.75

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

Spotted for mission

Reference

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