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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. This particular photo is of a calf, which was just recently born.
Forested edges, grasslands (originally), and mountain forests.
Spotted on May 31, 2012
Submitted on Jun 6, 2012
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