Wildlife
Elk Island is home to the densest population of ungulates (hoofed mammals) in Canada. A variety of wildlife, including plains bison, wood bison, elk, moose, white-tailed deer, mule deer, coyotes, and beavers are year round residents, as well as over 250 bird species that can be found in the park at various times of year. Most notable among these are the Red-necked Grebe, American White Pelican, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron, Red Tailed Hawk, American Bittern and the Trumpeter Swan.
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