(TMX) – A rare piebald elk has recently drawn attention in Estes Park, Colorado, after residents spotted the animal and alerted Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW).
CPW shared striking photos of the female elk, showcasing her unique white-and-brown patchy coat, a rare genetic condition that makes her stand out from the herd.
“This piebald female (cow) elk in Estes Park has been catching attention for a bit and for good reason,” CPW said. “This rare genetic trait occurs in about 1 out of every 100,000 elk and causes a mostly white coat of hair with some patches of brown.”…