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wapiti

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The American elk (Cervus Canadensis). It is closely related to the European red deer, which it somewhat exceeds in size.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Early European explorers in North America, particularly in Virginia where there were no moose, called the wapiti "elk" because of its size and resemblance to familiar-looking deer like the red deer. Source: Internet

The NPSS Sr. girls finished third in their pool with wins over Dawson Creek Junior Girls and Peace Wapiti. Source: Internet

Peace Wapiti Academy student Jason Cote won a gold medal in Outdoor Power and Recreation Equipment at the national Skills Canada competition. Source: Internet

You've done an excellent job on your site -Peace Wapiti School Division. Source: Internet

The Wapiti Formation contains two Pachyrhinosaurus bone beds that break its general trend of low productivity, however. Source: Internet

Wapiti and American bison were formerly common, but are currently confined to private farms and parks. Source: Internet

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