HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS. 



THE ELK. 

 (Ce-rwt-s A Ices, Linn. L' Elan, Buff.) 



Is the largest and most formidable of all the 

 Deer kind. It is a native of both the old and 

 the new continent, being known in Europe by 

 the name of the Elk, and in America by that of the 

 Moose-Deer. It is sometimes taken in the forests of 

 Russia and Germany; though it is rarely to be 

 seen, on account of its extreme wildness. It like- 

 wise inhabits Norway, Sweden, Poland, and Tar- 

 tary, as far as the North of China. It is common in 

 Canada; and all the northern parts of America. 



The Elk has been variously described by natura- 

 lists and travellers : by some, it is said to be twelve 

 feet high ; while others, with greater appearance of 

 probability, describe it as being not much higher 

 than a Horse. It is, however, a matter of doubt to 



