Norristown in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Elk

Cervus elaphus

— Elmwood Park Zoo —

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 19, 2022

1. Elk Marker

Inscription.
Second largest member of the deer family after the moose.
Can weigh up to 1,000 pounds.
May run as fast as 40 miles per hour.

Diet: Seasonal grasses, flowers and woody plants.

Range: Once widespread in Canada and the US, now mostly restricted to western North America. Male elk have large antlers that they grow and shed every year. During the spring mating seasons, males spar with each other and bugle - a loud vocal noise - to attract females.

Quick Fact - The elk's antlers may weigh as much as 30 pounds.

Conservation Corner
Elk were once common throughout most of North America and Canada but habitat loss and over-hunting have caused their numbers to dwindle.

Erected by Elmwood Park Zoo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.

Location. 40° 7.891′ N, 75° 20.378′ W. Marker is in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Harding Boulevard and Chain Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown PA 19401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. The Black-Tailed Prairie Dog (within shouting distance of this marker); Bison (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bison (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bison (within shouting distance of this marker); Did You Know? (within shouting distance of this marker); Bald Eagle (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peregrine Falcon (about 500 feet away); Nene (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norristown.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 19, 2022

2. Elk Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.