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The animal behind most aggressive wildlife encounters may surprise you

An analysis of nearly 3,000 dangerous human-animal interactions shows elk best bears

A photo of an elk on a golf course with people standing in the background.

Elk frequent many towns near national parks, like Estes Park, Colo., where they sometimes butt heads with tourists.

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By Libby Riddle

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