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

Wapiti observed by danawoanders
Sep 1, 2026
Icefields Pky, Jasper, AB, CA
bydanawoanders
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Wapiti observed by z432
Sep 1, 2026
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Redwood National Park, Humboldt County, US-CA, US
byz432
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Roosevelt Elk observed by dgrimmphd
Sep 1, 2026
Orick, CA 95555, USA
byDonald W. Grimm, Ph.D.
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Wapiti observed by felix_krz
Sep 1, 2026
Grand Canyon, AZ, US
bySven Felix Kurz
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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