Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Moose
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
Long legs for wading in water
Thick fur and fat layer |
| gptkbp:age |
Calves
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| gptkbp:averageTemperature |
5 to 7 feet at the shoulder
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
Solitary
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| gptkbp:bodyStyle |
Approximately 101.5°F
|
| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
September to October
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| gptkbp:colors |
Dark brown to light brown
Mother cares for calves |
| gptkbp:communicationEquipment |
Vocalizations and body language
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| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
Least Concern
Protected in many regions |
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Symbol_of_wilderness_in_North_America
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| gptkbp:diet |
Herbivore
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| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Sensitive to climate change effects.
Herbivore influencing plant communities |
| gptkbp:foragingBehavior |
Browsers of shrubs and trees
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| gptkbp:geneticDiversity |
High genetic diversity within populations
|
| gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
Eastern_North_America
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| gptkbp:gestationPeriod |
Approximately 8 months
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
Wetlands and swamps
Northern forests |
| gptkbp:headlights |
Males grow antlers
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Eastern Moose
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| gptkbp:isA |
Species
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
15 to 25 years in the wild
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| gptkbp:migration |
Limited migration patterns
Run or swim to escape threats |
| gptkbp:populationTrend |
Stable in many areas
|
| gptkbp:predators |
Wolves
Vulnerable to hunting and vehicle collisions |
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
gptkb:Western_Moose
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Breeds in the fall
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| gptkbp:scientificName |
gptkb:Alces_alces_americana
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| gptkbp:seasonalActivities |
More active in cooler months
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| gptkbp:senses |
Good sense of smell and hearing
|
| gptkbp:skin |
25 to 30 pounds
|
| gptkbp:socialResponsibility |
Limited interactions with other moose
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| gptkbp:socialStructure |
Generally solitary
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| gptkbp:territory |
Males can be territorial during breeding season
|
| gptkbp:threats |
Habitat loss
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| gptkbp:waterManagement |
Needs to drink regularly
|
| gptkbp:weight |
Males larger than females
700 to 1,500 pounds |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
Hunted for sport and meat
|