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Elk herd in Smokies grows from 25 to 250+ in 25 years after reintroduction

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What happened

In 2001, 25 elk were reintroduced to Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Kentucky, followed by 27 more from Canada in 2002.

Twenty-five years later, more than 250 elk have been recorded in the Smokies.

Key facts

  • In 2001, 25 elk were reintroduced to Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Kentucky, followed by 27 more from Canada in 2002.
  • Twenty-five years later, more than 250 elk have been recorded in the Smokies.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:27:09 UTC.

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