Roosevelt Elk
A little frost around the ears didn't seem to bother these girls!
Olympic National Park is home to the largest unmanaged herd of Roosevelt Elk (also known as Olympic Elk) in the Pacific Northwest. Named for President Theodore Roosevelt, they are the largest variety of elk in North America.
They live in the rain forests of the Pacific Northwest. Adults grow to around 6–10 ft. in length and stand 2.5–5 ft. tall at the shoulder. Elk bulls generally weigh between 700 and 1100 lb. while cows weigh 575–625 lb. In the wild, Roosevelt Elk rarely live beyond 12 to 15 years, but in captivity have been known to live over 25 years.
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Roosevelt Elk
A little frost around the ears didn't seem to bother these girls!
Olympic National Park is home to the largest unmanaged herd of Roosevelt Elk (also known as Olympic Elk) in the Pacific Northwest. Named for President Theodore Roosevelt, they are the largest variety of elk in North America.
They live in the rain forests of the Pacific Northwest. Adults grow to around 6–10 ft. in length and stand 2.5–5 ft. tall at the shoulder. Elk bulls generally weigh between 700 and 1100 lb. while cows weigh 575–625 lb. In the wild, Roosevelt Elk rarely live beyond 12 to 15 years, but in captivity have been known to live over 25 years.
Thanks so much for visiting and for any comments and or faves you choose to leave! All are appreciated!!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!