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Raymaker โ The Lookout
Published: 2011-06-08 02:02:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 1126; Favourites: 86; Downloads: 14
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A bull Rocky Mountain Elk, sporting new velvety spring antlers, keeps a watchful eye over landscape. The Rocky Mountain Elk was re-introduced in 1913 to Colorado from Wyoming after the near extinction of the regional herds. While over-hunting is a significant contributing factor, the elkโs near extinction is mainly attributed to human encroachment and destruction of their natural habitats and migratory corridors. Today, Elk populations have rebounded in the two states to over 385,000. The recovery of elk to this area of the country has been key to the return of predator species such as the Grey Wolf, which now help to keep elk populations in check.Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
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I love the shots you can get from Yellowstone, you have a lot of nice ones from this series
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Very nice ! Love the detail and the lighting.
Whenever I need a break from drawing, I head over to Yellowstone too. Nicest in the winter months when the tourists are gone. 
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That's pretty close for a 300mm lens. Maybe what, 30 yards?
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it really is a beautiful creature and well captured, but does this fella have mange??
Basing he is a "fella" by the idea that female reindeer don't lose their antlers in winter, and maybe the elk are similar.
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Thanks! I think he is just loosing his winter coat.
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