What is another word for American Elk?
Pronunciation: [ɐmˈɛɹɪkən ˈɛlk] (IPA) 
The American Elk, a majestic species of deer found in North America, is also known by other names. One synonym for these deer is wapiti, which comes from the Shawnee and Cree Indian language and means "white rump." Another synonym for American Elk is the eastern elk, which was once widespread in the eastern United States before being hunted to extinction in the 1800s. The Rocky Mountain Elk, on the other hand, is a subspecies of the American Elk, found in the western parts of North America. Finally, some people refer to this species as the red deer, due to the reddish-brown color of its coat during summer months.
