Elk

The scientific name for Elk is Cervus elaphus. Male Elk have antlers. Elk are light brown to tan. Elk live to be about 20 years old.They eat grass and leaves and other green plants.They live in farm lands and forests.Elk can weigh to be about 1,000 lb. Elk are nocturnal but they do get up during the day. There are many different types of Elk but only one in North America.  They can sometimes reach the speed of 30 mph. Here is another website that will tell you more about Elk. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elk