European moose

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to cold climates
long legs for deep snow
gptkbp:age calves
gptkbp:behavior mostly nocturnal
gptkbp:breedingSeason 2 to 3 years
conducted in some areas for conservation.
gptkbp:colors brown to dark brown
gptkbp:communicationEquipment vocalizations and body language
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
habitat protection initiatives
poaching and vehicle collisions
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of wilderness
featured in folklore and art
gptkbp:diet herbivore
selective feeders on leaves and bark
gptkbp:environmentalImpact keystone species
sensitive to climate change effects
gptkbp:fauna browsing herbivore
gptkbp:foragingBehavior browsing on trees and shrubs
gptkbp:geneticDiversity high genetic variability
gptkbp:geographicalFeature Northern_Europe
gptkbp:gestationPeriod 230 days
gptkbp:habitat boreal forests
wetlands and forests
gptkbp:hasLength 2.4 to 3.1 m
gptkbp:headlights males grow antlers
gptkbp:height 1.4 to 2.1 m at the shoulder
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label European moose
gptkbp:humanInteraction conflicts with agriculture
gptkbp:lifespan 15 to 25 years
gptkbp:localNames elk in some regions
gptkbp:matingSystem autumn
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
run fast when threatened
gptkbp:populationTrend varies by region
stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators wolves
affects vegetation structure
gptkbp:reproduction seasonal breeding
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scientificName Alces alces
gptkbp:seasonalActivities changes in diet with seasons
gptkbp:seedDispersal annual cycle of growth and shedding
gptkbp:senses excellent sense of smell
gptkbp:skin about 10 kg at birth
thick and insulated
gptkbp:socialResponsibility mothers care for calves
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:subspecies several recognized subspecies
gptkbp:territory males establish territories during breeding season
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:waterManagement needs to drink daily
gptkbp:weight 400 to 700 kg
gptkbp:wildlife regulated in many countries