The American Deer is a term used to refer to two species of deer found in North America, the WAPITI (also known as Elk) and the MOOSE. The WAPITI is the second largest deer species in the world, with males weighing up to 700 kg and standing up to 2.1 m tall at the shoulder. The MOOSE is the largest deer species in the world, with males weighing up to 800 kg and standing up to 2.4 m tall at the shoulder. Both species are found in North America, with the WAPITI being more widespread and the MOOSE being more localized.