Elk, bull elk, adult male elk with large set of antlers. By September, this bull elk's antlers have reached their full size and the velvet has fallen off. This bull elk has sparred with other bulls for access to herds of females in estrous and ready to mate. Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Image: 19721
Species: Cervus canadensis
Common name: Elk
Location: Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Lat/Long: 44° 58' 0.28"N, 110° 41' 29.10"W (Coordinates: 44.96674°, -110.69142°)
Format: Digital 2:3
Other Names: wapiti
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