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Rocky Mountain Elk

Cervus canadensis nelsoni

Description:

Rocky Mountain Elk grazing in snow near Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park.

Notes:

This mature bull elk was observed digging for food in 1-2 feet of snow along the road between Mammoth Hot Sprungs and Tower Junction in February 2011.

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1 Comment

RiekoS
RiekoS 11 years ago

beautiful!

Wyoming, USA

Spotted on Feb 8, 2011
Submitted on Mar 16, 2011

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