Female European Elk - Alces alces in the Scottish Highland Wildlife Park managed by the Edinburgh Zoological Society
The European Elk (also known as Moose) is by far the largest deer species, with tallest animals standing at the shoulder. Their palmated antlers, sometimes described as "paddles", are massive, stretching to 6'6" across in some cases. They have large bulbous noses that fall over the muzzle and are used as a miniature trunk. They are normally most active at dawn and dusk relying on acute hearing and sense of smell as their eyesight is poorly developed. They are prolific feeders needing to consume around 10kg of food a day!
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Location: Wildlife Park Kincraig Speyside Inverness-shire Highland Region Scotland UK
Photo credit: © David Gowans / Alamy / Afripics
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