European Elk

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adaptations long legs for wading
gptkbp:antlers present in males
gptkbp:average_temperature approximately 38.5 ° C
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:breeding_behavior low reproductive rate
gptkbp:breeding_range 2 to 3 years
gptkbp:breeding_season autumn
gptkbp:calves_per_birth 1 or 2
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to climate change effects
gptkbp:color brown
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in many countries
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in folklore and art
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of wilderness
gptkbp:diet gptkb:herbivore
gptkbp:distribution Europe and Asia
gptkbp:domestication not domesticated
gptkbp:ecological_role herbivore in the ecosystem
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cervidae
gptkbp:fledging_period run fast when threatened
gptkbp:foraging_behavior browsing and grazing
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives found in Europe
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic variability
gptkbp:gestation_period 240 days
gptkbp:growth_rate annual cycle
gptkbp:habitat forests
gptkbp:habitat_preference wetlands and forests
gptkbp:height 1.4 to 2.1 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label European Elk
gptkbp:human_interaction hunting and wildlife tourism
gptkbp:hunting_technique regulated in many areas
gptkbp:lifespan 15 to 25 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
local migrations in search of food
gptkbp:order gptkb:Artiodactyla
gptkbp:population_trend stable in many regions
gptkbp:predators wolves
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:moose
gptkbp:reproduction gptkb:sexual_reproduction
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Alces_alces
gptkbp:seasonal_activities changes in diet with seasons
gptkbp:senses keen sense of smell
gptkbp:skin_color dark brown to light brown
gptkbp:social_behavior limited social interactions
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Alces_alces_americana
gptkb:Alces_alces_alces
gptkb:Alces_alces_gigas
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with various plant species.
gptkbp:territorial_behavior males establish territories
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization grunts and bellows
gptkbp:water_requirement needs access to water
gptkbp:weight 700 kg
gptkbp:wildlife important for population recovery
gptkbp:young calf
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sweden
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4