Food
Herbivore
Elk eat grass, leaves and bark.
Plant eater
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Elk Facts for Kids: E Is for Elk
Male elk grow big antlers every year. In the fall they make a loud, high call called a bugle. Here are easy elk facts for kids: what elk eat, how big they grow, what a baby elk is called and where elk live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter E.
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Calfbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Elk
Two more true facts about the elk that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Elk”
Elk starts with the letter E. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Male elk make a loud call called a bugle.
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One more fact
Their antlers can grow about 2.5 cm (1 inch) a day.
Act it outMove like an elk for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter E in “Elk”.
Ask a questionWhat would an elk eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Elk Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the elk, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
An elk is about 1.5 m (5 ft) tall at the shoulder.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Elk live for about 10 to 20 years.
LifespanBaby
Calf
A baby elk is called a calf.
Baby nameGroup
Gang
A group of elk is called a gang.
Group nameHabitat
Mountains
Elk are found in North America and East Asia.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
Male elk grow big antlers every year. In the fall they make a loud, high call called a bugle.
Elk is a mammalLetter
E is for elk
Elk has 3 letters and starts with E.
Say: Elk
Quick quiz
Elk Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Free printable
Elk Coloring Page: Letter E Worksheet
Done reading about the elk? Print the free letter E sheet, say “E is for elk” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
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Questions
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Elk Questions Kids Ask
Elk eat grass, leaves and bark. That makes the elk a herbivore, which means it is a plant eater.
An elk is about 1.5 m (5 ft) tall at the shoulder.
Elk live for about 10 to 20 years.
A baby elk is called a calf.
A group of elk is called a gang.
Elk live in North America and East Asia. Their favorite habitat is: mountains.
Yes. The elk is a mammal. Male elk grow big antlers every year. In the fall they make a loud, high call called a bugle.
Elk starts with the letter E. Say it slowly and listen for the E sound at the start.
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All E animals
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