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Rocky mountain elk

Cervus canadensis nelsoni

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Description:

Awesome!

Habitat:

Rocky mountains, high altitude grazing areas, they typically roam in 25-36 mile areas foraging for grasses and plants.

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PublishedFebruary 27, 2011

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