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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.
Forested edges, grasslands (originally), and mountain forests.
Spotted on Oct 26, 2010
Submitted on Mar 4, 2012
4 Comments
Fantastic shot!
Lovely animal and good photo!
Beautiful :)
Wonderful!