elk are freaky

this thing is massive, even though it doesn't look it

If you've never heard an elk call, check it out.  So Amazingly Freaky.  The elk pictured above is the first animal we encountered upon entering the park.  It didn't bugle, sadly, but thanks to the wonders of Youtube I was able to find one that happily did.  The first time I heard an elk I thought it had throat cancer or something.  The sound they make still surprises me, every time.  You would think such a large animal would have a much deeper voice ....