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Elk (wapiti)

Cervus canadensis

Description:

Seen grazing trees at the Grand Canyon campsites along the south rim. All seen were female.

Habitat:

Ponderosa pine forest with moderate to little undergrowth.

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1 Comment

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 10 years ago

Hello. The elk or wapiti has the scientific name Cervus canadensis. Please add this to your spotting in the space reserved for scientific name since you have already labeled your spotting as an elk. This will then be automatically marked as "identified" in the Project Noah database. Thanks

shearer.sarah.a
Spotted by
shearer.sarah.a

Arizona, USA

Spotted on May 30, 2013
Submitted on Jun 30, 2013

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