Rocky Mountain elk
A kind of elk · also called wapiti, North American elk
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The Rocky Mountain elk is a large deer subspecies that stands over four feet tall at the shoulder.
Elk are among the largest members of the deer family, surpassed in size only by the moose. Male elk, known as bulls, typically grow much larger than females and can weigh significantly more. In mature bulls, large antler racks can add up to 4 feet (1.2 m) to their overall height.
From Wikipedia
The Rocky Mountain elk is a subspecies of elk found in the Rocky Mountains and adjacent ranges of Western North America.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a Rocky Mountain elk?
- A Rocky Mountain elk measures about 5.9 feet (1.8 m) long, stands 4.1 feet (1.25 m) tall at the shoulder, and weighs 353 pounds (160 kg). This puts its back around chest height on an average adult.
- How much space does a Rocky Mountain elk take up?
- About 42.3 gal (160 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
353 lb (160 kg)
- Space it takes up
- 42.3 gal (160 L)
- Length
- 5.91 ft (1.8 m)
- Height
- 4.1 ft (1.25 m)
Quick answer
A Rocky Mountain elk measures about 5.9 feet (1.8 m) long, stands 4.1 feet (1.25 m) tall at the shoulder, and weighs 353 pounds (160 kg). This puts its back around chest height on an average adult.
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