elk

A large deer species (Alces alces) found in northern regions of North America, Europe, and Asia, known for its broad antlers in males. In British English, 'elk' typically refers to the same animal as the moose in North America.

• 🇪🇸Gran cérvido (Alces alces) que habita en regiones septentrionales de Norteamérica, Europa y Asia, conocido por sus amplias astas en los machos. En inglés británico, 'elk' se refiere a este mismo animal, mientras que en Norteamérica también se llama moose.

1. Large deer species A2 formal

   A large deer species (Alces alces) found in northern North America and Eurasia, known for its large antlers in males.

   • We saw a majestic elk grazing in the meadow.
   • The bull elk shed its antlers in early spring.
   • Elk are commonly found in national parks in the Rocky Mountains.

   🇪🇸Alce europeo o americano

   Sinónimos: moose

2. European elk (moose) B1 formal british

   In British English, the term 'elk' refers to the same animal known as a moose in North America.

   • The European elk is the largest member of the deer family.
   • Elk populations are carefully managed in Scandinavian forests.
   • Hunting elk requires a special permit in many countries.

   🇪🇸Alce europeo

   Sinónimos: moose

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