Elk Behavior Photo

The elk behavior shown here is often referred to as wheezing, which is a threat. With its head held high, an elk will retract its upper lip as if exposing rudimentary canines and grind its teeth, while uttering a soft hissing sound (wheezing). This behavior is exhibited by both bull and cow elk. The bull elk pictured here is threatening a cow elk (not in photo) that wandered away from his harem.

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Image ID:	0001-1170
Image Collection:	Rights-Managed Photos
Search Keywords:	elk behavior wheezing grasses cervids animals standing aggressive wheeze interacting Canadian wildlife interaction posturing cervidae lip curling big postures breeding racks behaviour rutting meadows males antlers mammals nature large vertebrates ungulates walking bulls wapiti threatening
Scientific Name:	Cervus elaphus
Location:	Canadian Rockies, Rocky Mountain, Canada, North America
Copyright:	© John Tobin/tobinphoto.com

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Elk Behavior Photo

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