Elk - Facts for Kids

Rocky Mountain elk bugling in a grassy field, featuring its large antlers, dark neck, and light brown body.

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Facts About Elk For Kids

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Elk are also called Wapiti, which means “white rump” in the Shawnee and Cree languages!

Sources:

Britannica Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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