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The elk is a type of deer. There are ten known subspecies of elk. Six of them are native to North America and four are native to Asia. Out of the six subspecies in North America only four of them remain today.

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Is there different types of elk?

Yes, there are several subspecies of elk, primarily categorized within two main species: the North American elk (Cervus canadensis) and the Eurasian elk (Cervus elaphus). The North American elk includes subspecies such as the Rocky Mountain elk and the Roosevelt elk, while the Eurasian elk is often referred to as the red deer. These subspecies vary in size, habitat preferences, and physical characteristics, adapting to their specific environments.


What is the scientific name for rocky mountain elk?

The scientific name for Rocky Mountain elk is Cervus canadensis nelsoni. They are a subspecies of the North American elk and are commonly found in the Rocky Mountains region of North America.


How many elk spicies are there?

One species. Cervus canadensis There are 6 subspecies, though: Cervus canadensis canadensis -All elk east of the Mississippi nelsoni roosevelti -The dark elk just west of the Rocky Mntns manitobensis -Lives mainly in Manitoba and Sascatchewan merriam -Now extinct nannodes -Dwarf elk . . . nearly extinct Note: What is called the European elk is what we call the moose.


Is there an elk herd in eastern Canada?

Various subspecies of the American elk inhabited virtually the entire North American continent from the Pacific to Atlantic oceans and from Mexico to Alaska.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (HuntingNet) indicated below.


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Is the elk endangered is the elk threatened is the elk extinct?

The elk is not extinct.


What is a cow elk?

A cow elk is a female elk.


Do subspecies exist for plants?

Yes, there are botanical subspecies.


What is singular noun of elk?

The word "elk" is the singular noun.The plural of the noun "elk" is either elk or elks, both are accepted.


Where is the Elk Grove Library in Elk Grove located?

The address of the Elk Grove Library is: 8962 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, 95624 1946


What is an elk's genus?

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How do elk get their food?

how does elk get its food