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. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Image: 19739
Species: Cervus canadensis
Common name: Elk
Location: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Lat/Long: 44° 38' 56.92"N, 110° 57' 13.16"W (Coordinates: 44.64914°, -110.95366°)
Format: Digital 2:3
Other Names: wapiti
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