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Cervus canadensis
Elk are one of the largest species of the Cervidae or deer family in the world, and one of the largest land mammals in North America.
High Mountain meadow
While the high energy of the rut continues all around them, I captured this tender embrace between a mother elk and her 5 month old calf. This mother was still so bonded and attentive to this calf. While other calves roamed a distance from their mothers, this one stayed close. She regularly groomed the calf and nuzzled her. It was very heartwarming to watch.
Spotted on Sep 23, 2014
Submitted on Sep 24, 2014
8 Comments
Thank you! This is one of my favorites!
Nice spotting!
Thank you Dixie! This is one of my favorites! Cheers!
Ahhhhhh! Nice pic!
Thank you Searra!
Thank you Alina and Ashley! It really was such a sweet moment - I just love the bond of these two!
...and Ashley, you are always welcome! I am starting to get excited for Winter raptors! Just wish I had more time to take pictures!
What a sweet moment, Emily! Awesome you get to see elk, I've only seen one as it ran by me in the woods. Would love to be able to photograph them! That can also be on the list to do when I come visit you! ;)
this is an amazing photo full of such much affection! it's perfect.