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Wind Cave National Park
Trees - American Elm
 
American Elm - Ulmus americana
NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz
American Elm - Ulmus americana
 
The buds, flowers, and seeds of the American Elm are eaten by squirrels, grouse and other birds, rabbits and mice.  Deer browse on the American Elm's leaves.
Shell-leaf Penstemon
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Bull elk in the park.  

Did You Know?
A Rocky Mountain bull elk weighs between 700 - 800 pounds. Rocky Mountain elk were introduced to the park in 1914 and 1916.
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Last Updated: June 23, 2007 at 12:13 EST