The Rocky Mountain Elk can be found in the Rocky Mountains. The winter ranges are most common in open forests and floodplain marshes in the lower elevations. They were re-introduced in 1913 after near extinction which was attributed mainly to human encroachment and destruction of their natural habitats and migratory corridors. The Rocky Mountain Elk has caused harm to several indigenous butterfly and plant species, especially the aspen groves that the elk herd of perhaps 3,000 animals decimates in its search for food. The elk population, while taxing the common food resources, also adversely affects native species that share the same food supply such as the indigenous beavers.
These photographs were taken on Tuesday in the town-site of Banff, Alberta. This Rocky Mountain town is often populated with wildlife that appear to be very comfortable with human company.
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| He has an eye on me |
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| I think he has it figured out that I am OK |
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| No longer interested in me |
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