Giant elk

Giant elks, otherwise known as giant stags, were a rare species of larger than usual deer.
==Description==
On average these creatures stood tall at the shoulder and weighed around .
==Combat==
Giant elks fought other creatures with either their antlers or their sharp forehooves.
==Ecology==
===Habitats===
Like any species of deer, giant elks were typically found in forests with a temperate climate.
In the Border Kingdoms they could be found in the forest of Hawkgarth. In the region of Kara-tur, they could be found in the forests of Akari island.
===Relationships===
Many cultures considered it taboo to hunt these creatures. They were often preyed upon by dire wolves and saber-toothed tigers.
==Rumors & Legends==
These creatures were so rare that sightings were interpreted as foreshadowing some important event, like the birth of a future king. Some legends even spoke of deities manifesting on the Prime Material plane in the form of giant elks.
==Appendix==
===Appearances===
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::Ochimo: The Spirit Warrior
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