Rocky Mountain Elk (3/12)

These animals have a limited migration and the herds sometimes number well over 200 individuals. When a large herd starts crossing a road, motorists have been known to need to wait for over an hour for the entire herd to cross, prior to being able to drive on. This is a large species of deer and a weight of 700 pounds isn’t uncommon. They are also surprisingly tall at the shoulder; over five feet.

Written by Rex Trulove

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