One of North America's largest beasts (3)

I believe the answer is:

elk

(Other definitions for elk that I've seen before include "Wapiti" , "Fraternal American" , "Type of moose" , "American animal" , "Moose-like deer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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