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Elk (Wapiti)

Cervus Canadensis

Description:

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.

Habitat:

Elk live in forests and forest edge habitat.

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Gordon Dietzman
Spotted by
Gordon Dietzman

Wyoming, USA

Spotted on Jun 6, 2007
Submitted on May 11, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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