“Think You’re An Elk Expert?”

1) The average weight of an adult bull elk is around ________.

a) 500 lbs
b) 600 lbs
c) 700 lbs
d) 800 lbs

2) The Shawnee Indian name for elk is Wapiti which means “_______________”.

a) white rump
b) mountain horse
c) antlers high
d) heavy horned

3) What elk subspecies has the largest body size?

a) Tule
b) Roosevelt
c) Rocky Mountain
d) Manitoban

4) An elk calf weighs around 35 lbs at birth.

True / False

5) A set of antlers on a mature bull can weigh up to ________?

a) 60 lbs
b) 25 lbs
c) 50 lbs
d) 40 lbs

Answers: c, a, b, T, d