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The Roosevelt elk (Cervus canadensis roosevelti), also known commonly as the Olympic elk and Roosevelt's wapiti, is the largest of the four surviving subspecies of elk (Cervus canadensis) in North America by body mass. [2] Mature bulls weigh from 700 to 1,200 lb (320 to 540 kg). with very rare large bulls weighing more. [3]
The largest of the subspecies is the Roosevelt elk (C. c. roosevelti), found west of the Cascade Range in the U.S. states of California, Oregon and Washington, and in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Roosevelt elk have been introduced into Alaska, where the largest males are estimated to weigh up to 600 kg (1,300 lb). [23]
A mild winter climate and abundant food allow the Roosevelt elk to remain at the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area all year. In addition to the elk, beaver, muskrat, and Canada geese all spend some time at Dean Creek, as do coyotes, red-legged frogs, and the great blue heron. Migrating ducks use the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area as a rest stop on their ...
Elk are important to wildlife enthusiasts, indigenous communities and hunters all across the United States. Their presence is crucial in their ecosystems by providing prey and for influencing ...
Roosevelt's muntjac. M. rooseveltorum Osgood, 1932: Size: Small with shoulder height estimated at about 40 cm (16 in), but specific measurements not available [54] Habitat: Forest [70] Diet: Leaves and fruit [54] DD Unknown [70] Southern red muntjac. M. muntjak (Zimmermann, 1780) Southeast Asia
An idea first floated a dozen years ago to capture wild elk and move them to an area in northeastern Minnesota is two years away from reality — a progression firmed up by the recent hirings of ...
Elk Cervus canadensis: Elk are not native to the state and are introduced; individuals in Alaska are of the Roosevelt elk subspecies (C. c. roosevelti). [48] Found in the southern tip of Alaska. Sitka deer Odocoileus hemionus sitkensis: Caribou Rangifer tarandus: Alaska is home to the Rangifer tarandus granti subspecies of caribou. [49]
A sign is seen at a press conference held by the Congressional Progressive Caucus on the activities of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency at the U.S. Capitol on February 06, 2025 in ...