Mmastodon EnvironmentWildlife first seen 6 h ago, last 4 h ago, peak #1

Roosevelt elk cow photographed grazing in field

Original: Roosevelt elk cow aka wapiti grazing in a field earlier this week. She is part of a large herd with calves and one bull.

A photographer documented a Roosevelt elk cow, also known as wapiti, grazing in a field earlier this week. She belongs to a large herd that includes calves and a single bull, which was photographed a few days earlier. The photographer noted the animal stayed unusually relaxed despite humans nearby, as elk normally avoid people, and kept a respectful distance.

Why now: The striking, close encounter with wildlife that usually avoids people caught attention.

Roosevelt elkwapiti

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Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 3 snapshots from 6 h ago to 4 h ago.

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• Roosevelt elk cow aka wapiti grazing in a field earlier this week. She is part of a large herd with calves and one bull. I posted a photo of the bull a few days ago. She was pretty relaxed by my presence, they usually avoid people, but then I am quiet and keep a respectful… · CatherineBabault · 35

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