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Bull elk are unpredictable and much more aggressive during this time of year and people have been severely injured,” the NPS wrote in a statement. “Elk run quickly and may change direction without warning. Attacks can be unprovoked and unpredictable.”
During mating season, or the “rut” as it’s commonly called, elk can typically be seen in the northern range, including by Mammoth Hot Springs, as well as by the Madison River,
During mating season, or the “rut” as it’s commonly called, elk can typically be seen in the northern range, including by Mammoth Hot Springs, as well as by the Madison River,
The NPS said travelers should always keep at least 75 feet between them and an elk — or the length of two full-sized buses — and to back away immediately if an elk approaches them. Travelers should also look around corners before exiting a building or walking around a blind spot in case there’s an unsuspecting animal there.
They typically eat grass, sedges, other herbs and shrubs, the bark of aspen trees, conifer needles, burned bark, and aquatic plants.
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