The Elk (Cervus canadensis), also known as the wapiti, is a species of deer native to North America and Asia. They have been made famous in states like Colorado and Tennessee, and inhabit both Great Smoky and Rocky mountains. The males are called bucks and have incredible pointed antlers that can weigh more than 40 lbs. These antlers are used mainly to fight other males and impress the females which are called does. Elk are a sustainable part of the diets of many large predators in North America like gray wolves, cougars, grizzly and American black bears. Dead elk and elk fawns are also eaten by smaller predators such as bobcats, coyotes, red foxes and Canada lynxes.
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