An elk herd at Tomales Point, California. The original elk population in this area had virtually disappeared by the late 1800s, but a small herd was re-introduced in 1978. By 2009, over 440 elk were counted at Tomales Point, making it one of the largest herds in California. If you have any questions about this photograph, please click here to contact the photographer.

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