Rocky Mountain elk

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Hotel
gptkbp:adaptation thick fur for cold climates
gptkbp:aroma mark territory with scent
gptkbp:behavior form strong bonds within herds
nocturnal and diurnal
move together as a group
observed for social behavior research
gptkbp:breeding_season September to October
gptkbp:climate adapt to various climates
gptkbp:color brown
light brown at birth
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in national parks
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in art and folklore
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of wilderness
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distance can run up to 40 mph
gptkbp:ecological_role herbivore in the ecosystem
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change.
gptkbp:eye_color males grow antlers
gptkbp:fledging_period run at high speeds when threatened
gptkbp:foraging_behavior grass and shrubs
forage in open areas
gptkbp:genetic_diversity studied for conservation genetics
maintained through population management
gptkbp:grooming_needs social grooming among herd members
gptkbp:growth_rate antlers shed annually
gptkbp:habitat mountainous regions
prefer open forests and meadows
gptkbp:height 4.5 to 5 feet at the shoulder
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rocky Mountain elk
gptkbp:hunting_technique popular game animal
regulated by wildlife agencies
gptkbp:interacts_with interact with humans in some areas
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:length females care for calves
1 to 2 per year
gptkbp:lifespan 10 to 12 years in the wild
gptkbp:members up to 100 individuals
gptkbp:migration seasonal migration
follow established routes
gptkbp:population monitored for sustainability
increasing in some areas
gptkbp:predators wolves
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:reproduction breeds in the fall
gptkbp:seasonal_activities change diet with seasons
gptkbp:senses keen eyesight and hearing
gptkbp:social_structure herds
established among males
gptkbp:sound bugle
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:territory males are territorial during mating season
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attract tourists for wildlife viewing
gptkbp:type_of_care born in late spring
gptkbp:vocalization communicate through various sounds
gptkbp:water_source require access to water
gptkbp:weight 700 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife threat from urban development
young are vulnerable to predators
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:American_Elk
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5