Elk

Cervus canadensis

The elk 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 Central and East Asia.

Wapiti
Baby Season
Summer (May-June)
Elk deer in Jasper National Park near Maligne Canyon. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Membeth.
Elk deer in Jasper National Park near Maligne Canyon. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Membeth.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Elk observed by doviende
Mar 1, 2026
Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0, Canada
byPete Lypkie
Research Grade
· 4 IDs
Wapiti observed by lefebvremax
Mar 1, 2026
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 7A2, Canada
byLefebvre Maxence
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Elk observed by josiahhchase
Mar 1, 2026
Acme, WA, USA
byJosiah Chase
Research Grade
· 1 ID
American Elk observed by maui_manini
Mar 1, 2026
Moraine Ave, Estes Park, CO, US
byRick Long
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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