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Cervus canadensis
Light brown body and legs with the upper chest and head much darker brown. This female was in a herd of about 25. These are one of the largest species in the deer family in the world.
Spotted near the Nelson dairy farm at the Suncadia resort.
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Thank you Christine.
Thank you so much Daniele! Certainly made my day!
I meant encounter :-)
Congratulations Brian!
Congratulations Brian, this beautiful encouter is our Spotting of the Day!
"A female elk (Cervus canadensis) makes eye contact with the photographer in our Spotting of the Day! Elks are native to North America and eastern Asia, and are one of the largest animals within the deer family. At one time thought to be a subspecies of the European red deer (Cervus elaphus), elks have been shown to be a distinct species using molecular studies".
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Thanks Christine.
Wow! Fantastic shot!
Thank you Maria.
That is a beautiful shot of a beautiful animal!