Large Mammals
North American Elk
Also called Nelson’s Elk, this is the 2nd largest member of the deer family, Moose being the largest. Males have antlers which are shed and re-grown each year. Elk were deeply imbedded in Native American culture. The Lakota gave an Elk tooth to newborn male children to promote longevity. Teeth were the longest lasting parts to be found in aged carcasses.