American Elk
Cervus canadensis
Summary 2
The American Elk or Wapiti is the larger of Wisconsin's deer species. It historically occurred through much of the state but was extirpated by 1900. The current populations are a result of reintroduction programs. It can be told from the White-tailed Deer by its much larger size, dark mane, and white rump.
Range 3
Sawyer, Jackson, and Monroe Counties.
Habitat 3
Open Woodlands
Average Size 3
7-9'
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- Adapted by raymie from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cervus_canadensis
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