A form of wapiti (Cervus canadensis) seems to have occurred in Europe until as recently as possibly 3000 (!) years ago in refugia in the Alps and southern Sweden. Apparently it was adapted to colder steppe-type landscapes like those that were widespread during the glacials.
Status in w palearctic | 0% of original range |
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Ecological niche | Large Herbivore |
Region | Europe - Central, Europe - Northern |
Z ecotourism potential | 3 |