Scientific Name: Cervus elaphus
Habitat: Forest edges and meadows.
Diet: Herbivorous—feeds mainly on grasses while available; browses, in winter, on bark and twigs.
Interesting Facts: The original elk herd disappeared from Pennsylvania in the late 1800s. Today, the Game Commission manages a reintroduced herd in McKean, Elk, and Cameron counties.
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