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Elk

Cervus elaphus

Photo by LeslieF
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Description:

The elk is listed as an extirpated species in the state of IL.

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Comments (2)
LeslieF
This heard is on a large state park property.
shebebusynow
So was this a domestic herd or has Nature again come forward?
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PublishedJune 23, 2011

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