
Roosevelt Elk

by Don Balke
Title
Roosevelt Elk
Artist
Don Balke
Medium
Painting - Watercolor On Cold Press Illustration Board
Description
In the northern redwood region of the Pacific Northwest, the Roosevelt Elk is the largest and most visible land mammal, inhabiting high mountain pastures and coastal woodlands. Classified as Cervus elephus roosevelti, this majestic member of the deer family can weigh up to 1,000 pounds. The male is identified by its massive cage of antlers that can reach up to five feet in height. Its coat is light to dark brown and features a pale rump patch. The powerful shoulders and neck are covered with long, shaggy dark brown hair. The Roosevelt Elk is found in open mountain meadows in the summer and wooded slopes in the winter, where it grazes on grasses, leaves and other indigenous vegetation. The Roosevelt Elk is one of four subspecies of elk in North America known as Wapiti, a Shawnee Indian word, meaning "white rump." The other three subspecies include the Manitoban, the Tule and the Rocky Mountain. Elk range throughout most of the western United States and Canada, and are the second largest members of the deer family, exceeded in size only by the moose. In winter, elk are found in large herds, but during the summer they gather into smaller groups. These immense creatures require large amounts of vegetation to survive. When natural supplies are low they are often seen grazing in cultivated areas, especially during severe winters.
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April 7th, 2022
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