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European Momentum<\/h1>\n \n \n\n

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The Giant of the Far North<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Known as the \u201celk\u201d in France and the \u201cmoose\u201d in Quebec, it is the largest member of the deer family and one of the largest herbivores in Europe. Its legs are long and end in four hooves partially connected by a membrane, which helps it sink less deeply into soft ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An excellent swimmer, it is capable of grazing on aquatic plants with its head underwater. It can even stay submerged for up to one minute.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Description<\/h2>\n \n

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Deer<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Humans are the elk\u2019s primary predator. In fact, recreational hunting makes them a prime target. Aside from humans, their natural predators include wolves, bears, Siberian tigers, and\u2014in some cases\u2014large pumas and wolverines, which prey on the young.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n

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Elks are herbivores; they feed on grass, foliage, and tender wood\u2026 They spend much of the day searching for food. They quickly deplete the resources in their territory and are forced to migrate from one region to another.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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