アメリカアカシカ
Meanings
1
elk; wapiti
usually written using kana alone
Refers specifically to the North American elk (Cervus canadensis), also known as wapiti. Not to be confused with the European moose (often called 'elk' in British English).
The American elk is a large deer that lives in North America.
I saw the large antlers of an American elk at the zoo.