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Wildflowers - Fetid Marigold
 
Fetid Marigold - Dyssodia papposa
NPS Photo by Jim Pisarowicz
Fetid Marigold - Dyssodia papposa
 
The strong odor of the Fetid Marigold keeps most large grazers from eating it; although prairie dogs will eat the plant.
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Bull elk in the park.  

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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 14, 2007 at 19:24 EST