Description

The elk (Cervus canadensis), also known as wapiti, is one of the largest land mammals in North America and part of the deer family. Known for their powerful bugle call and iconic antlers, elk symbolize wilderness, strength, and grace in the wild.

• Native to North America and parts of Asia

• Second-largest species in the deer family after the moose

• Bulls (males) can weigh up to 1,000 lbs and grow antlers over 4 feet long

• Known for impressive vocalizations called bugling, especially during rut

• Inhabit forests, meadows, and open mountainous areas

• Antlers are shed and regrown annually, with velvet-covered growth

• Play a key ecological role by influencing vegetation and predator-prey dynamics