| Elk are light brown. They can
grow up to 8 feet long. Elk can weigh up to 580-1100 pounds. They
are 55 inches tall. Their life span is 8 years. |
| They live in Mexico, Canada, and the
United States. Elk live on all continents. They don't migrate. |
| Elk eat grasses, weeds, wild flowers,
mushrooms, and pine needles. Elk drink water. |
| Elk gallop around. They play
and battle with their horns. Elk protect themselves with their horns.
Elk shed their horns in March. Elk horns can weigh 40 or 50
pounds. |
Their life cycle goes embryo,
calf, young animal, and adult.
A few minutes after they are born they
can walk. Elk have two layers of coat. |
| Elk fight over females. Elk live
in small groups. Elk have many different names. By the end
of September all of their coat is completely gone. |
| Elk don't have any top front teeth.
Elk can have twin calves. New born calves can weigh 37 pounds. |
| Elk can run 30 mph. Elk can camouflage
themselves. Elk don't have tails. |
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