In a shocking and unprecedented event, an Arizona woman lost her life after being attacked by an elk she was suspected of feeding. This tragic incident, the first of its kind in the state’s history, occurred in Pine Lake, nestled in the scenic Hualapai Mountains. The repercussions of this unfortunate event have prompted local wildlife […]
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Tule Elk at Point Reyes to Gain Freedom as Fence Removal Begins
After decades of debate and advocacy, the Tule elk of Point Reyes National Seashore will soon be free to roam beyond the confines of their enclosure at Tomales Point. The National Park Service is preparing to dismantle the two-mile-long, eight-foot-tall fence that has restricted the elk since 1978. This move comes after extensive public feedback, […]
Stay away from bull elk: Yellowstone officials issue warning as fall mating season kicks off
Yellowstone National Park officials have issued a warning for visitors to stay away from bull elk during fall mating season, which is now in full swing. Their language of love is not the same as ours – no whispering sweet nothings or taking the softly, softly approach. They are unpredictable and much more aggressive during […]
Huge, hormonal elk vents his frustration on visitor’s car at National Park
Bull elk can be particularly aggressive during late summer and early fall, as one driver learned the hard way at Jasper National Park in Canada. The animals are currently in their mating season (known as the rut), when males compete for dominance by displaying their antlers, bugling, and sometimes fighting rivals. It’s a spectacular sight, […]
Yellowstone tourists learn the hard way why you should never, ever approach elk during the rut
With their magnificent antlers and bugling calls, bull elk are at their most impressive during the rutting season, so it may be tempting to get close for a better look at them, but as these tourists learned, it’s much safer to give them space and watch from a safe distance. A video shared this week […]
Yellowstone Elk – Cervus elaphus
The Elk in Yellowstone National Park are a wonderful sight to see and photograph. They can be extremely close on or off in the distance. They coexist with humans in Yellowstone and some people forget that they are wild animals. For more pictures and information, please see my blog at http://photobee1.blogspot.com/2012/09/yellowstone-elk.html
Roe (and other deer) Hazards
People, cars, and deer—put them together and you’ve got trouble. A rapidly urbanizing planet is transforming wild lands into habitat for humanity, and the non-human species living in these previously undeveloped areas must either adapt to the new landscape, find someplace else to live (not an easy task), or be erased from the biological census. […]