Elk

Elk are animals that appear in The Lion King franchise.
== Information ==
Elk wield thick bodies, slender legs, and short tails, being the second largest species of the deer family after the moose. Antlers are present on the head, made of bone and covered by protective velvet which sheds in the summer. In autumn, elk gain a thicker coat and neck manes that insulate them during the winter, and this coat is shed in warmer temperatures or by being rubbed off on trees. All elk have defined rump patches with short tails and different fur colors depending on habitat and season. Gray or lighter colors are present in the winter time while reddish-brown coats are present in the summer time. Elk that live in forests have darker coats than elk that live in arid climates.
Elk, also known as wapiti, are one of the largest species in the deer family. They occur in North America as well as central and east Asia, appearing in forest habitats and feeding on grasses, leaves, plants, and bark. Male elk are known to engage in ritualized mating, using wrestling and vocalization as a means to assert dominance and attract female elk. Groups of elk can reach up to four hundred individuals, and during mating season, females will self-isolate to raise calves alone until they are old enough to endure predator attacks. A calf is spotted upon birth; the spots fade in the summer. Like other species in the deer family, elk migrate to higher climates in spring and lower climates in autumn.
== Appearances in Fanfiction ==
Here are all the fanfictions that this animal makes an appearance in that are on this wiki. If your fanfiction includes elk, add it to this list.
*Legends of the Lion Guard
== Gallery ==
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