I was so sad when I read in the newspaper about 10 elk that, due to hunger, wandered into a cemetery near Twin Falls, Id. and ate some of the Yew that was planted there and died. I knew it was poisonous to pets but didn't realize that it applies to some wild animals also. I guess, since yew does not naturally grow here, that the elk wasn't aware it shouldn't be eaten. The caretakers of the cemetery removed and safely destroyed the yews the same day. A sad reminder to be careful what we plant.
Terrible news 2ofus. Those poor elk must have been at desperation point to even consider wandering into the cemetery. I'm glad the yews have all gone now so that the same kind of thing can't happen again.
Oh dear. I know Taxus is poisonous for horses and small deer, so I guess that goes for all plant eaters then. What a shame, poor elk.
So sorry...it makes me sad seeing any dead animals. We see plenty of road kill (that gets hit by vehicles) and I feel bad.
