Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Elk: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Cervus canadensis Type: Mammal Family: Cervidae Lifespan: 10-13 years in the wild Conservation Status: Least Concern (with some local threats) Size: 4.5 to 5 feet (1.4 to 1.5 meters) at the shoulder Weight: 500 to 1,100 pounds (225 … Continue reading Elk