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Wapiti, elk

Cervus canadensis

Photo by shebebusynow
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Field Notes

Description:

Large (as a horse) deer with distinctive white rump and dark brown mane, the older bulls having very large antler racks. They travel in herds, unlike the mule deer around them.

Habitat:

coastal temperate rain forest, preferring meadows but hiding in trees.

Notes:

Rare to see the calves so young; they usually hide out pretty well until full grown.

Species ID Suggestions

Elk

Cervus elaphus

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PublishedApril 9, 2011

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