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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Lynx
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gptkbp:adaptations
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seasonal migration patterns
large size for cold climates
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gptkbp:antlers
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shed annually
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gptkbp:behavior
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nocturnal and diurnal
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gptkbp:climate_adaptation
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thick fur for winter insulation
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gptkbp:climate_impact
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shifts in habitat range
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gptkbp:color
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brown
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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habitat protection and management
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_representation
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featured in Native American folklore
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of wilderness
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gptkbp:diet
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gptkb:herbivore
grasses, shrubs, and leaves
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gptkbp:domestication
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not domesticated
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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herbivore in the ecosystem
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gptkbp:female_elk
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cows
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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run fast to escape predators
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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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related to ancient elk species
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity
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high within populations
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gptkbp:group_size
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varies from small to large herds
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gptkbp:habitat
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mountainous regions
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gptkbp:habitat_preference
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open forests and meadows
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gptkbp:has_population
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through regulated hunting seasons
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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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Rocky Mountain Elk
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gptkbp:human_interaction
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hunting and wildlife watching
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gptkbp:hunting_technique
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regulated in many areas
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gptkbp:impact
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hunting and habitat fragmentation
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gptkbp:lifespan
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10 to 12 years in the wild
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gptkbp:male_elk
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bulls
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gptkbp:mating_system
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polygynous
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gptkbp:migration
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seasonal
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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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gptkb:North_America
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gptkbp:reproduction
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seasonal breeders
bulls compete for mates
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gptkbp:research_importance
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studied for wildlife management practices
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gptkbp:season
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gptkb:spring
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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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herd dynamics
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gptkbp:social_structure
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herds
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gptkbp:subspecies
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gptkb:Cervus_canadensis_canadensis
gptkb:Cervus_canadensis_manitobensis
gptkb:Cervus_canadensis_nelsoni
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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males during mating season
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gptkbp:tourism_impact
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attracts wildlife enthusiasts and photographers
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gptkbp:type_of_care
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born after a gestation of 240 days
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gptkbp:vocalization
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bugling
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gptkbp:weight
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700 pounds
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gptkbp:wildlife
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due to urban development
influence on plant communities
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gptkbp:young_elk
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calves
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Utah
gptkb:Utah,_USA
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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