Elk Return to the Bay Area

Recommended QUEST Resources

• Quest Science Blog - discuss the Elk Return to the Bay Area TV story

  Discuss the "Elk Return to the Bay Area" TV story on the KQED QUEST Science Blog

• Elk Return to the Bay Area - KQED QUEST Flickr set

  View and discuss photos from the Elk Return to the Bay Area TV story.

• California Elk Distribution Map

  Download a California Elk Distribution Map shared with QUEST by The California Department of Fish and Game.

• What's Killing the Sea Otters?

  Sea otters, the fuzzy mascots of California's coast, have fought back for 75 years from near-extinction, but now their population has mysteriously stalled. Pollution from land-- perhaps even a parasite in cat litter-- may be the culprit.

• Oysters on the Outs

  QUEST radio takes a trip to Point Reyes, where a tug of war is underway over the management of an estuary. What is most ecologically healthy for the estuary-- the preservation of pristine wilderness, or the sustainable stewardship of land and water through farming?

Additional Links

• Viewing Tule Elk

  The tule elk can be found in several locations within the Point reyes National Seashore, but the best chance of seeing them is in the Tule Elk Preserve at Tomales Point. Find out more.

• California Department of Fish and Game

  The Mission of the Department of Fish and Game is to manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public.

• The Biogeography of the Tule Elk

  A student report from San Francisco State University with excellent maps and photos about the Elk's range in the West.