Posing Elk Acrylic Print

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Source: www.yellowstoneparknet.com
The most abundant of Yellowstone’s large mammals, elk can be seen in just about every section of the park.

Large numbers of elk can be seen in the Gardiner and Mammoth areas of Yellowstone and the Lamar Valley.
In the Mammoth area, you will find elk loafing around the houses, next to the government buildings and in the campgrounds.
Elk will chase people and vehicles – be aware.
Overview

The second largest member of the deer family (moose are the largest), adult elk can range in weight from 500 to 700 lbs. The coat is usually a reddish brown color and is accented by a distinctive rear patch and dark brown mane.

Interesting Facts
The male elk is distinguished by his large, majestic antlers, which are a sign of strength and status. Antlers are shed in March and regrow in the spring, just in time for fall mating season, when males lock horns in competition for eligible females.

Herd populations vary...

Willie Harper is a professional freelance photographer in Greenville County, South Carolina. He is a US Army veteran, a retired law enforcement officer, and a former CALEA Assessor (Commission on Accreditation for law enforcement agencies). His formal education includes Greenville Technical College, South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, Southern Wesleyan University, and the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Intrigued after receiving a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera as a very young teenager, he fell in love with photography. At eighteen, he purchased his first professional camera in Korea while serving in the army. Photography was part-time until he retired. His real passion is fine art photography, primarily nature, and...