Wild elk once roamed throughout the southern Appalachian Mountains but were eliminated by unregulated hunting and changes in land use practices. In 2001 and 2002, the National Park Service reintroduced a small number of elk to Cataloochee Valley in the Smokies. Since then, the original herd has grown and splintered to other areas in and around the park. T-shirt made from 65% polyester and 35% cotton.

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