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Elk (wapiti)

Cervus canadensis

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36.0487, -112.117

Field Notes

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.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Scott Frazier
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

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PublishedJune 30, 2013

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