***About elk: Elk, known for their massive antlers, are native to North America and eastern Asia. They inhabit forest and forest-edge habitats, feeding on grasses, plants, leaves, and bark. Particularly in North America, the elk population is most commonly associated with the Rocky Mountains and other similar regions, although conservation efforts have reintroduced them to other areas, including parts of the northeastern U.S. Elk are highly social during certain seasons, forming large herds that are matriarchal in structure. Males (bulls) display their antlers as a show of strength to woo females (cows) and to ward off competitors during the rut, which is the mating season that occurs from late summer to early fall.

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