@janaveda, Elk and moose are 2 different animals here in Canada. Yes they are quite powerful and territorial both elk and moose but such majestic creatures, they are so amazing to observe in real life or documentaries. It's association with wisdom is part of indigenous culture here, here is a few links on elk totem...

https://dreamingandsleeping.com/elk-spirit-animal-symbolism-and-meaning/#:~:text=Being%20one%20of%20the%20most,your%20realtionships%20with%20other%20people.
https://trustedpsychicmediums.com/spirit-animals/elk-spirit-animal/

Here is a picture of what we call a moose here in Canada