The elk, or wapiti is the second largest species of deer in the world, and one of the largest mammals in North America and eastern Asia. Elk cows average 500 lb, stand 4-1/2 ft at the shoulder, and are6-1/2 ft from nose to tail. Bulls are some 25% larger than cows at maturity, weighing an average of 650 lb, standing 5 ft at the shoulder and averaging 8 ft in length.

 

Did you know?

That The American Moose is referred to as the "Elk" In Europe