The **elk** (*Cervus canadensis*), also known as the **wapiti**, is one of the largest species within the [deer family](/entry/demo-deer), Cervidae, and one of the largest terrestrial mammals in its native range of North America, as well as Central and East Asia. The common name "elk", used in North America, creates confusion because the larger *Alces alces*, which is called "moose" in North America, is also called "elk" in British English, and related names in other European languages (German Elch, Swedish älg, and French élan). The name "wapiti" is sometimes used in North America for *Cervus canadensis*. It originates from the Shawnee and Cree word waapiti, meaning 'white rump'.

Species

The **deer** family, formally the family "Cervidae", are hoofed ruminant mammals. Male deer of all species (except the water deer) as well as female reindeer, grow and shed new antlers each year.

Deer

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Description	The elk (Cervus canadensis), also known as the wapiti, is one of the largest species within the deer family, Cervidae, and one of the largest terrestrial mammals in its native range of North America, as well as Central and East Asia. The common name "elk", used in North America, creates confusion because the larger Alces alces, which is called "moose" in North America, is also called "elk" in British English, and related names in other European languages (German Elch, Swedish älg, and French élan). The name "wapiti" is sometimes used in North America for Cervus canadensis. It originates from the Shawnee and Cree word waapiti, meaning 'white rump'.
Family	FDeer
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Elk