Emil, a young male elk, became an online sensation during his travels across Central Europe this summer. Captured in Austria, he was tranquilised and fitted with a GPS tag before being released near the Bohemian Forest. Animal welfare group Tierschutz Austria criticized the authorities for their handling of the situation, highlighting the need for more wildlife corridors. Emil was first seen in the Czech Republic and has since traveled through Slovakia and Austria, attracting a large social media following. There is ongoing debate about whether he is an elk or a moose due to naming differences in North America and Europe.