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American Elk American elk photos may be surprising because the stature is so bulky; they are gigantic creatures; a farm may have two or more of them for breeding. This animal is a cousin of the wapiti (Cervus canadensis) that is a large North American deer, which in turn is closely related to the Old World red deer. There are also several other species of the genus Cervus; these species are found in Asia and North Africa. American elk photos may be surprising because the stature is so bulky; they are gigantic creatures; a farm may have two or more of them for breeding. To view a complete gallery of pictures, just click on Pictures for easy viewing!

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These animals are frequently seen feeding in prairies during the day; they are active at dusk and dawn; they can also be nocturnal. These mammals eat plants, leaves, bark, grasses, grains, and also eat lichen and in winter they feed mainly on buds, bark, and twigs. American elk photos may be surprising because the stature is so bulky; they are gigantic creatures; a farm may have two or more of them for breeding.