The Youngest of the Elk Herd
This young elk was photographed in Cataloochee Valley, North Carolina. The young elk had seperated from the ladies and came exploring close to the river nearby where I was located. He gazed in my direction with gentle curiosity. Across the river was the leader of the heard and upon seeing the young one in close proximity to me, gave a call and the young elk immediately leaped across the stream to join the rest of the herd on the other side of the valley.
Great Smokies Mountain National Park
November, 2019
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