Tule Elk
by Debby Pueschel
Title
Tule Elk
Artist
Debby Pueschel
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
A wildlife reserve in Central California protects a small herd of Tule Elk. There are three species of elk that exist in California; Roosevelt (Cervus elaphus roosevelti), Rocky Mountain (Cervus elaphus nelsoni), and Tule (Cervus elaphus nannodes) elk. The Tule Elk are the smallest of all the elk species in North America and they are endemic to California. Given this, location and size are the easiest way to differentiate between the species. The adult bulls have an average weight of 450-700 lbs., with some topping the scales at over 800 lbs. The adult cows average 375-425 lbs. The yearlings (spike bulls) average about the same weight as the adult females. The coats are light, buffy beige with a darker brown long haired mane circling the necks of both the males and females. The calves are similar to deer fawns, with a light brown spotted coat. All animals display a prominent white rump. They average 7 feet in length and stand 4-5 feet in height at the shoulder. The male yearlings are also known as spikes, during their first year of antler growth they only have one antler that is very thin and spindly compared to the large racks that the dominant males demonstrate. The females do not have antlers and the males drop theirs annually which re-grow a little larger with more tines as they age.
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November 1st, 2020
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Comments (60)
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Tule Elk composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
HH Photography of Florida
Wonderful capture of this bull elk and his two lady friends (who seem to have no interest in this handsome fella.) :) Great wildlife image, Debby. L/fv
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
Beautiful elk capture Debby ..........congrats on your feature F/L