Yellowstone Elk (IMAGE)

S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources, Utah State University

Yellowstone Elk

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Adult female elk roam the winter range that straddles the northern boundary of Yellowstone National Park with little regard for wolves, according to a new study illustrating how elk can tolerate living in close proximity to the large predator.

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Bonnie McDonald

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