An elk hunter in Oregon has reported killing a wolf in self-defense, prompting wildlife officials to launch an investigation. The Oregon State Police stated Monday that the hunter claimed to have been threatened by the wolf as he tracked elk on Nov. 2 along a ridge in Grant County. The hunter told OSP Fish and […]
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Elk Issues Instant Karma to Entitled Tourist after Intimidation Attempt: Now He’s Stuck Because He Wanted to be Tough Guy
In the battle of elk versus car, chalk one up for the elk. One tourist at Yellowstone National Park found out the hard way that provoking an elk isn’t exactly the smartest idea, even when protected by a couple of thousand pounds of metal. With the largest species of deer blocking the road, the driver […]
Arizona woman dies after attack by elk she was suspected of feeding
An Arizona woman has died after being attacked by an elk she is suspected of feeding, becoming the first person to be killed by the species in the state’s history, local wildlife officials have said. The attack happened at the end of October but the woman died this week after succumbing to her injuries in […]
Arizona woman is killed after being trampled to death by ELK
‘When will people learn that wildlife is wild! They should not be fed. They don’t want to take selfies with you. They don’t want to be your friend or pet,’ one person wrote on social media. ‘Don’t feed the wild life give water if can and NEVER mess with while they are in rut. The […]
Tour guide’s video shows hot-headed elk violently ramming park visitor’s car
Elk are at their most spectacular during the fall, when bulls compete for dominance and the right to mate by displaying their antlers, bugling, and clashing with rivals – but they’re also unpredictable, and have a habit of attacking anything that gets too close to them or their harems, whether that’s animals, people or vehicles. […]
Yellowstone Tourists Kidnap Baby Elk In Car To ‘Protect It’
America’s national parks are renowned for their pristine wilderness and diverse wildlife, an allure that continues to draw droves of visitors each year. Yellowstone National Park, a spectacular example of this untouched beauty, has recently issued a powerful reminder to tourists: Respect the wildlife. This plea is grounded in a series of incidents, the most […]
Netizens Applauded the Firefighters Who Rescued an Elk That Fell in an Ice Pond
People who continue to serve the community with courage and dedication to ensure everyone’s safety are modern day heroes. It’s only right to applaud them, especially when they rescue others amidst a perilous situation. Firefighters are one of those heroes that need to be recognized. Even though they say it’s just part of their job, […]
Massive Elk Herd in Colorado Rushes Across Roadway in Spectacular Video
A massive herd of elk galloped across a Colorado highway recently in an amazing show of energy often displayed during mating season. The Rocky Mountain state is home to the largest elk population in the world, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials noted in the caption of a video they posted to Twitter. The brief clip […]