Elks are spotted in the Danqingshan Nature Reserve, in the area administered by Hohhot, capital city of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. A total of 27 elks were released last year to the reserve on Sept 29. They've given birth to nine calves since April 3 this year. [Photo by Ma Jianquan/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The elks are monitored through tracking collars that use the Beidou Navigation Satellite System. At present, this group has safely spent the fall, winter and spring in the new environment and they are all in fine condition. [Photo by Ma Jianquan/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Adorable elk calves gingerly explore the Daqingshan Nature Reserve. The elk is a national first-class protected animal, with their total number now nearly at 10,000. [Photo by Ma Jianquan/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Inquisitive elks accidentally pose for the camera. [Photo by Ma Jianquan/For chinadaily.com.cn]