Lost Elk Calf

A young elk calf searches for its mother against a snowy backdrop of Grand Teton. Captured along the banks of the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Did you know if it found its mother eventually? Posted 11 years ago
1. travismorhardt
  
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  I waited around for a little while, but then moved on to take other photos as the light was fading fast. When I came back to this spot an hour later, the calf was gone. I assume the two were reunited, or at least I hope! Posted 11 years ago

The Elk

The elk or wapiti is one of the largest species within the deer family, Cervidae, in the world, and one of the largest land mammals in North America and Eastern Asia. This animal should not be confused with the still larger moose to which the name "elk" applies in British English and in reference to populations in Eurasia.

Elk range in forest and forest-edge habitat, feeding on grasses, plants, leaves, and bark. Male elk have large antlers which are shed each year. Males also engage in.. more

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates

Species identified by travismorhardt