Eastern Elk

Background: The Eastern elk (Cervus canadensis canadensis) is an extinct subspecies of elk that inhabited eastern North America during the early Pleistocene up until 1880 when it was declared extinct. The Eastern Elk's extinction can be attributed to over-hunting and deforestation. The Eastern Elk is larger than the extant western elk with a full grown bull being up to 1000 pounds, 50-60 inches at the shoulder, and having a 6 foot rack.

In-game: The Eastern elk resembles an elk though slightly larger and bulkier, and is one of the larger cervids in-game. The Eastern elk has above average speed and can usually take many hits, while males can inflect decent damage to medium sized predators.