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Smoky Mountain Elk

Elk in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Elk were reintroduced to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2001.

Now, this young fellow has several Smoky Mountain ancestors.

This bull prepared his wallowing spot by repeatedly tearing up the soil with his antlers and urinating on it. After several minutes of making this muddy, scent-heavy, hole he lay down in it and remained still.

Olaus J. Murie’s book, published in 1950, remains the basic source on elk biology, behavior, and management. (Stackpole Press)