Answer : No, an Elk is slower than a Reindeer
The average top speed of an Elk is 72 kph, (45 mph) while for a Reindeer it is 80 kph, (50 mph)
Name | Name:Elk | Name:Reindeer |
Top Speed | Top Speed:72 kph, (45 mph) | Top Speed:80 kph, (50 mph) |
Height | Height:140 cm, (4 ft, 7.1 in ) | Height:120 cm, (3 ft, 11.2 in ) |
Weight | Weight:295 kg, (650 lbs) | Weight:200 kg, (441 lbs) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):12 | Lifespan in Wild (years):13 |
Description | Description:Elk are like very large deer with enormous antlers and thick necks. They are among the largest of the land mammals and are the very largest in the deer family. | Description:Reindeer live in herds in the arctic tundras of the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Its hooves become spongy during summer when the tundra is moist and soft. They again harden for winter so they can dig through snow. Reindeer migrate over 3,000 miles annually, more than any other mammal. |
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