Elk Facts

- Elk have an average lifespan of 8 to 12 years in the wild.

- An elk group is called a gang.

- Elk males are called bulls.

- Elk females are called cows.

- Elk babies are called calves.

- Elk females do not grow antlers.

- Elk antlers are shed every spring.

- Elk are smaller than moose.

- Elks are strong swimmers.