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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:adaptations
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large size for defense
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gptkbp:antlers
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present in males
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gptkbp:behavior
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nocturnal and diurnal activity
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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autumn
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gptkbp:captive_breeding
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conducted in some zoos
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gptkbp:color
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brown
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gptkbp:coloration
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light brown to dark brown
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:Nelson's_elk
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gptkbp:competitors
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fighting during rut
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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protected in national parks
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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important in Native American culture
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:herbivore
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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herbivore in the ecosystem
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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gptkb:George_Ord
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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browsing and grazing
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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exists
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity
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moderate
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gptkbp:gestation_period
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240 to 250 days
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gptkbp:habitat
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gptkb:North_America
forests
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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open woodlands and grasslands
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gptkbp:has_population
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wildlife management practices
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gptkbp:height
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4.5 to 5 feet at the shoulder
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Nelson's elk
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gptkbp:human_interaction
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communicate through body language
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gptkbp:hunting_technique
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regulated in many areas
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gptkbp:length
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6 to 8 feet
females care for calves
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gptkbp:lifespan
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10 to 20 years
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gptkbp:litter_size
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:mating_system
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polygynous
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gptkbp:migration
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seasonal migration
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gptkbp:population_trend
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gptkb:stable
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gptkbp:predators
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wolves
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gptkbp:range
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Western United States and Canada
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:moose
white-tailed deer
mule deer
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gptkbp:reproduction
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seasonal breeders
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gptkbp:research
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ongoing to monitor populations
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Cervus_canadensis_nelsoni
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gptkbp:seasonal_activities
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migrate to lower elevations in winter
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gptkbp:senses
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keen eyesight and hearing
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gptkbp:social_behavior
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gregarious
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gptkbp:social_structure
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herds
females and young form groups
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gptkbp:subspecies
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gptkb:elk
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gptkbp:successor
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successful in some areas
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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males are territorial during rut
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:vocalization
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bugling
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gptkbp:weight
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300 to 700 pounds
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gptkbp:wildlife
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gptkb:urban_development
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gptkbp:young
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calves
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Cervus_canadensis_nelsoni
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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