Wapiti

The wapiti (Cervus canadensis) is a muckle deer hamelt tae North Americae. It is caaed the "elk" i North Americae.

Etymology

Alces alces wis caaed the "elk" i Eurasie, but disappeared fae the Breetish Isles aboot 1915 BC, an the wird "elk" meant "muckle deer" i the Breetish Isles.^[1] The name "wapiti" is fae Shawnee an Cree waapiti, meanin "white rump".

References

↑ Parr, Freya (28 Mey 2025). "Moose vs elk – what's the difference between these two giant deer?". Countyfile.com.

[1] Parr, Freya (28 Mey 2025). "Moose vs elk – what's the difference between these two giant deer?". Countyfile.com.

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