The cow can employ tough methods such as kicks and attacs to get rid of her calf. Finally the calf leaves, but it often stays within or near its mother's home territory.
Where´s the bull?
The cow elk roams alone with the calves. Cow and bull meet shortly, during the rut in September-October.
The cow is only responsive for one day – the meeting is short and intensive. Then they leave each other. The bull ignores the calves
and the cow cares for them alone.
