In case you didn't know, that's an elk. I'm not trying to be condescending, just helpful. I had never seen an elk before, either. Until one showed up outside our front door. These things are HUGE. They're as big as horses, with antlers. Sharp, scary antlers. From the way it stood, peacefully eating grass, you'd think elks were as gentle as deer.
Apparently not. There are warnings all over the park about elk. You're not supposed to go within 45 feet of them, especially during mating season, because they'll run you over and gore you through.
This elk wasn't 45 feet from us. He was more like 5 feet from us. And he had friends nearby.
They are freaking AWESOME.
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Wow! I can't even imagine seeing that in my front yard!
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