The elk (pl.: elk or elks; Cervus canadensis) or wapiti is the second largest species within the deer family, Cervidae, and one of the largest terrestrial mammals in its native range of North America and …

Nov 19, 2025 · An alternate name, wapiti (“white deer” in Shawnee), comes from the light-coloured coat of the bull elk. Although less ambiguous than elk, wapiti never became popular, and in North America …

Elk, scientifically known as Cervus canadensis, are among the largest species within the deer family, Cervidae. They are easily recognized by their impressive size, typically reddish-brown coat, and the …

Mar 26, 2012 · Wapiti or American elk (Cervus canadensis) are the second largest (after the moose) deer in North America. The name wapiti is Shawnee for "white rump." Deer (Cervidae) is a family of …

Elk have been introduced to Ireland, Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand. Elk prefer open woodlands and avoid dense unbroken forests. Elk can be found in coniferous swamps, clear cuts, …

The Wapiti, also known as elk in some regions, is one of the largest species within the deer family (Cervidae). With a distinctive presence and fascinating habits, these mammals have intrigued …

Elk are also called wapiti, a Native American word that means “light-colored deer.” Elk are related to deer but are much larger than most of their relatives.

Meet the Wapiti, a large deer species from North America and East Asia. Learn about its impressive antlers, majestic bugling calls, and life in the forest.

May 27, 2024 · The elk, or wapiti, is one of the largest land-dwelling animals in North America, Central Asia, and East Asia, where it lives in mountain meadows, forests, and forest edges. The elk is the …

Part of Hall of North American Mammals. This handsome deer is known by many names. “Wapiti” is one. Wapi means “white” in some native Algonquian languages, which may refer to the deer’s large …