Cervus canadensis roosevelti is the scientific name for the Roosevelt elk, a subspecies of elk which is native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. If you are looking for synonyms for this majestic animal, you may come across several terms such as Roosevelt's wapiti, Olympic elk, Cascade elk, and Bergman's elk. These names are often used interchangeably with the term Roosevelt elk, but they each carry some unique connotations. For instance, the name Bergman's elk is used in honor of a biologist who conducted research on elk populations in the Pacific Northwest. Similarly, the term Olympic elk is used in reference to the Olympic Peninsula where this subspecies is particularly abundant.