Cervus canadensis (Elk) have an enormous range in North America and East Asia ~ less than 1/4 so you're right. Their relationship to the "other deer" is through the same lineage as the "red deer".
Now, back to the reindeer/caribou ~ same species, different size, various locals ~ HUGE RANGE just North of Elk.
These animals are in no danger of extinction any time soon ~ if ever.
18 posted on 09/09/2010 10:51:42 AM PDT by muawiyah
These animals are in no danger of extinction any time soon ~ if ever. so you're fine with the fact that in ID, MT & WY they could be eradicated because there are "Plenty in East Asia" Maybe we should ship some wolves your way and then you can see just how lovable they are when they destroy the game population in your state. Until then maybe you should STFU!
31 posted on 09/09/2010 1:02:15 PM PDT by eyrish69
(Chaos, panic and disorder - my work here is finally done.)