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Rocky Mountain Elk (Wapiti)

Cervus elaphus

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Field Notes

Description:

Wapiti is an Indian word for "white," a reference to the light rump color of this deer. This one was spotted in the Grand Canyon. Short tail. Huge antlers in males, red-brown fur.

Habitat:

Mountain meadows, forested areas, lake shores, valleys, grassland edges in winter.

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PublishedNovember 4, 2013

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