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Rare Piebald Elk Charms Wildlife Lovers in Colorado

5/15/2025

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A stunning piebald female elk has captured the hearts of wildlife lovers in Estes Park, Colorado. With her striking white coat adorned with brown patches, this rare beauty is a sight to behold, as only 1 in 100,000 elk exhibit such a genetic condition. Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges everyone to appreciate her from afar, ensuring her safety.

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Story summary

A stunning piebald female elk has captured the hearts of wildlife lovers in Estes Park, Colorado. With her striking white coat adorned with brown patches, this rare beauty is a sight to behold, as only 1 in 100,000 elk exhibit such a genetic condition. Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges everyone to appreciate her from afar, ensuring her safety.