All articles tagged with #elk
The article features stunning footage of a fearless elk charging a grey wolf in Yellowstone National Park, highlighting the intense predator-prey interactions in the wild, and provides additional information about elk and their habitat.
Former Miss Universe contestant Kseniya Alexandrova died at age 30 after an elk crashed through the windshield of her car in Russia, causing a fatal head injury. She was in the passenger seat of her husband's Porsche when the accident occurred, and she remained in a coma until her death two months later.
A study by Dr. Esther Jacobson-Tepfer reveals that ancient elk rock art in the Mongolian Altai evolved from realistic depictions to highly stylized, wolf-like images, influenced by environmental changes and shifting socio-political structures over time.
A hunter in Colorado discovered an elk with bizarrely deformed hooves, raising concerns about potential disease. The deformations may be due to nutritional deficiencies or a hoof disease similar to one spreading in Washington state, known as treponema-associated hoof disease (TAHD). Despite the unusual hooves, experts assure that the meat is safe to eat, and there is no immediate concern of an outbreak in Colorado.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has confirmed the first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in an elk in southeast Montana, marking the fourth elk statewide to test positive. The infected elk was found in Hunting District 704, an area with high elk concentrations. CWD is always fatal and affects both elk and deer, often without visible symptoms until late stages. The state encourages hunters to test both deer and elk to better understand disease prevalence and guide management decisions. CWD sampling assistance is available at various locations, and hunting remains a key strategy to control its spread.
A pet donkey named Diesel, who escaped five years ago in California, has been found living happily with a herd of wild elk. Owners Terrie and Dave Drewry are relieved to see him healthy and have decided to let him remain free as a "wild burro." Diesel was last seen in 2019, and recent footage by a hiker confirmed his well-being. The Drewrys have since adopted new donkeys and do not plan to recapture Diesel.
Diesel, a pet donkey that went missing five years ago, was found living with a herd of wild elk in northern California. His owners, Terrie and Dave Drewry, were relieved to see him healthy and happy in a viral video but have no plans to recapture him.
Diesel, a pet donkey who disappeared five years ago near Sacramento, California, has been spotted living with a herd of wild elk. His owner, Terrie Drewry, confirmed his identity from a video taken by hunter Max Fennell. Despite missing him, Drewry is relieved to see Diesel happy and healthy in the wild and has decided not to bring him back.
Three separate crashes occurred on southbound I-25 in Colorado after vehicles hit an elk, resulting in one person being airlifted to the hospital. The highway was temporarily closed but has since reopened.
The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed a rare sighting of a mountain lion in rural Missouri after an attack on an adult elk. While mountain lions are known to travel through Missouri, there is no known breeding population in the state. This marks the 117th confirmed mountain lion sighting in Missouri since 1994. The department is collecting genetic samples to determine the gender and gather more information about the lion.
Evacuations have been expanded for a wildfire burning near Elk, as the fire continues to spread. Residents in the affected areas are being urged to leave immediately for their safety, while firefighters work to contain the blaze. The emergency response teams are closely monitoring the situation and providing updates to the public.
Tourists visiting Yellowstone National Park put a newborn elk in their car and drove it to the West Yellowstone Police Department. The elk later ran off into the forest, and its condition is unknown. Disrupting wildlife directly violates national park regulations, and visitors are required to stay at least 25 yards from most wildlife and 100 yards away from bears and wolves. Park officials urge visitors to take necessary precautions like photographing wildlife from a distance, cleaning up after themselves and not taking anything they find from the park.
Visitors to Yellowstone National Park put a newborn elk calf in their car and brought it to the West Yellowstone Police Department over the Memorial Day weekend. The elk later ran off into the forest and its condition is unknown. Officials are investigating the incident and reminding visitors to approach wild animals with caution and give them space. Park regulations require staying at least 25 yards away from all wildlife and at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves.