Field Guide 1966 - Mammals - Elk page finished.
Habitat
Elk, or wapiti, thrive in forest-edge habitat. Elk prefer open woodlands over dense forests, but can also be found in coniferous swamps, clear cuts, and hardwood forests. They migrate to higher altitudes in the spring, and lower altitudes in the fall. In the winter, wooded areas with plenty of tree bark and valleys sheltered from the wind are sought by the elk. Elk enjoy a home range of up to 600 square miles.
Once found extensively throughout the Northern Hemisphere, hunting and habitat loss have restricted elk populations to a fraction of their former range.
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Elk, or wapiti, thrive in forest-edge habitat. Elk prefer open woodlands over dense forests, but can also be found in coniferous swamps, clear cuts, and hardwood forests. They migrate to higher altitudes in the spring, and lower altitudes in the fall. In the winter, wooded areas with plenty of tree bark and valleys sheltered from the wind are sought by the elk. Elk enjoy a home range of up to 600 square miles.
Once found extensively throughout the Northern Hemisphere, hunting and habitat loss have restricted elk populations to a fraction of their former range.
Read More...
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