Mamma Elk Up Close and Personal
By Kareng
@kareng (80243)
United States
October 19, 2020 6:17pm CST
I mentioned earlier that I would post more elk photos that I took in the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina. This one is my favorite as she was standing right by the road and was just about 4 feet away from the car.
Of course I had thoughts of her charging the car with me trying to get a decent photo of her, but that did not stop me for snagging the shot.
After looking at the photo several times it appears this may be a pregnant momma. She looks to have a swollen tummy area but may just be the way she is built. What do you think?
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It would be wonderful if you could see the babies.
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
20 Oct 20
i believe calves're usually born'n the spring, may 'r june? she does look very well. i find 't sad she'd no fear 'f yer auto, 'lready 'ccustomed to folks comin'/goin'.
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@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Oct 20
My parents used to own 55 acres on a mountain in Colorado, and we would spend many of our summers out there at the cabin on our property. The place was overrun by elk, and it was always enjoyable watching them, especially since they are so much larger than the tiny white-tailed deer we have in Florida. So awesome to see that you got to experience one up close. They are magnificent animals.
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@LindaOHio (222302)
• United States
20 Oct 20
It's possible; but I'm not an elk expert. Great shot.
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Oct 20
That is a beautiful elk, Yes, she does look a bit on the heavy side. Probably that was why she did not run away it would have been difficult for her to move quickly
