Turns out the Kentucky elk were just waiting for the perfect comeback tour.
Kentucky's Wild Elk Herd Surpasses 10,000, a Century After Vanishing
Once eliminated from Kentucky, wild elk have rebounded to over 10,000 across 16 counties, making it the largest elk population east of the Mississippi. The restoration effort, which began with relocation from western states, now supports tourism and hunting, marking a major wildlife success.
Source: Kentucky's Wild Elk Herd Surpasses 10,000, a Century After Vanishing — r/UpliftingNews
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