Community Animals Animal Classes Mammals Hoofed Mammals Deer and Elk Elk

Elk

MrOwl Community

Elk, Cervus canadensis, are also called Wapiti. They are native to North America and parts of East Asia and are the largest members of the deer family (Cervidae).

Elk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The elk or wapiti is one of the largest species within the Cervidae or deer family in the world, and one of the largest land mammals in North America and eastern Asia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elk
ADW: Elk - Cervus elaphus

Elk range in color from dark brown in winter to tan in summer and have a characteristic buff colored rump. The head, neck, belly, and legs are darker than both the back and sides.
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cervus_elaphus/
Elk Facts - ElkPlanet

Elk facts and information about the animal.
http://www.elkplanet.com/elk%20facts.htm
Elk - National Geographic

Learn all you wanted to know about elk with pictures, videos, photos, facts, and news from National Geographic.
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/elk
Where Are Elk Found?

Before the European settlers arrived, the American elk had the largest range of any deer in North America; an estimated ten million thrived across the continent.
http://animals.mom.me/elk-found-3881.html
Elk or Wapiti - DesertUSA

The name Elk is a bit confusing because in Europe, moose are called Elk. Also in Europe, the red deer is considered the same species as North America's elk, which doesn't help matters.
http://www.desertusa.com/animals/elk.html
How much Meat to Pack Out on an Elk?

The amount of meat on an an elk & how to pack out an elk are common questions. Table shows the weight of field dressed elk and weight of deboned meat.
http://www.backcountrychronicles.com/elk-pack-out-weight/
Elk Sounds - YouTube

The elk or wapiti (Cervus canadensis) is one of the largest species of the Cervidae or deer family in the world, and one of the largest land mammals in North America and eastern Asia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20PET6-Hr_c
Elk Facts for Kids - NatureMappingFoundation

NatureMapping is a hands-on environmental science and education program linking kids, communities and professionals.
http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/elk_k6.html
Yellowstone Elk - Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone provides summer range for an estimated 10,000-20,000 elk from 6-7 herds, most of which winter at lower elevations outside the park.
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/elk.htm
Elk Facts

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
http://www.rmef.org/ElkFacts.aspx

Links
Media

Elk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The elk or wapiti is one of the largest species within the Cervidae or deer family in the world, and one of the largest land mammals in North America and eastern Asia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elk
ADW: Elk - Cervus elaphus

Elk range in color from dark brown in winter to tan in summer and have a characteristic buff colored rump. The head, neck, belly, and legs are darker than both the back and sides.
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cervus_elaphus/
Elk Facts - ElkPlanet

Elk facts and information about the animal.
http://www.elkplanet.com/elk%20facts.htm
Elk - National Geographic

Learn all you wanted to know about elk with pictures, videos, photos, facts, and news from National Geographic.
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/elk
Where Are Elk Found?

Before the European settlers arrived, the American elk had the largest range of any deer in North America; an estimated ten million thrived across the continent.
http://animals.mom.me/elk-found-3881.html
Elk or Wapiti - DesertUSA

The name Elk is a bit confusing because in Europe, moose are called Elk. Also in Europe, the red deer is considered the same species as North America's elk, which doesn't help matters.
http://www.desertusa.com/animals/elk.html
How much Meat to Pack Out on an Elk?

The amount of meat on an an elk & how to pack out an elk are common questions. Table shows the weight of field dressed elk and weight of deboned meat.
http://www.backcountrychronicles.com/elk-pack-out-weight/
Elk Sounds - YouTube

The elk or wapiti (Cervus canadensis) is one of the largest species of the Cervidae or deer family in the world, and one of the largest land mammals in North America and eastern Asia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20PET6-Hr_c
Elk Facts for Kids - NatureMappingFoundation

NatureMapping is a hands-on environmental science and education program linking kids, communities and professionals.
http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/elk_k6.html
Yellowstone Elk - Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone provides summer range for an estimated 10,000-20,000 elk from 6-7 herds, most of which winter at lower elevations outside the park.
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/elk.htm
Elk Facts

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
http://www.rmef.org/ElkFacts.aspx

Enter username for account

Enter username for account

Not a member of NMPED Community!

Elk

Elk, Cervus canadensis, are also called Wapiti. They are native to North America and parts of East Asia and are the largest members of the deer family (Cervidae).

Logged Out