Elks migrate up the mountains in small groups, not in a large herd. Calves, like the young of any species, are vulnerable to the dangers of life. Discuss some of the dangers that threaten elk calves. Discuss the delicate ecological balance of the park. Elks, like all pack animals, have a hierarchy.
Calves spend much of their time playing with one another.
Animals have rituals they engage in to attract mates. Extended Activities Create a poster that illustrates the delicate balance of the ecological system in Yellowstone National Park. Create a mobile that illustrates the various stages of the elk's life cycle. All rights reserved.