Cow Elk standing in river. He tongue was sticking out.

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This cow Elk was standing in knee high water of the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park Wyoming - USA. She stuck her tongue out just as I took this picture. She was babysitting approximately 6 or so baby elk. The other cow elk were on the near side of the river and up stream a bit.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Yellowstone National Park Wyoming - USA
Photo credit: © Audrey Taylor / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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