Cervus elaphus (North American elk, European red deer)
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| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Cetartiodactyla (Artiodactyls) |
| Family | Cervidae |
| Genus | Cervus |
| Species | Cervus elaphus |
| Common | North American elk, European red deer |
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| Description | See Cervus canadensis, North American elk or wapiti. Cervus elaphus canadensis is a synonym, frequently seen in research publications. |
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