Elks Instead of Horses— -The use of domesticated elks as a substitute for horses is being seriously considered in Moscow as the result of successful experiments in harnessing these powerful beasts, says the Moscow correspondent of “The Times.” About 20 elks at an experimental station near Moscow have been trained to take the bit. The main difficulty arises from their impetuous speed. One recently covered a mile in about 90 seconds.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 67, Issue 48, 6 December 1946, Page 3
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