Sitka deer

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf deer
gptkbp:adaptation camouflage in forested areas
tolerant of cold weather
gptkbp:averageTemperature 30 to 40 inches at the shoulder
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal and crepuscular
gptkbp:bodyStyle regulated for cold climates
gptkbp:breedingSeason late summer to early fall
gptkbp:canEstablish 2 to 3 months
gptkbp:characteristics strong legs for jumping
gptkbp:colors rapid growth in first year
varies by environment
brown to grayish-brown
spotted at birth
maternal care for several months
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important to indigenous cultures
gptkbp:diet herbivore
leaves, fruits, and grasses
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affected by climate change.
herbivore in forest ecosystems
gptkbp:foragingBehavior browsing and grazing
early morning and late evening
gptkbp:geneticDiversity moderate
ongoing research on population genetics
gptkbp:gestationPeriod approximately 210 days
gptkbp:habitat habitat loss
temperate rainforests
important for population health
dense vegetation for cover
coastal_regions_of_Alaska_and_Canada
gptkbp:headlights present in males
gptkbp:homeTeam not domesticated
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sitka deer
gptkbp:humanInteraction limited in remote areas
gptkbp:is_essential_for ecosystem balance
gptkbp:lifespan 10 to 15 years in the wild
gptkbp:litterSize 1 to 2 fawns
gptkbp:migration limited seasonal movement
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:populationTrend stable
varies by region
gptkbp:predators wolves
affects population dynamics
gptkbp:relatedTo mule deer
gptkbp:reproduction seasonal breeding
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:seasonalActivities changes with food availability
gptkbp:seedDispersal annual cycle in males
gptkbp:senses keen eyesight and hearing
gptkbp:socialResponsibility limited social interactions outside breeding season
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:subspecies Odocoileus hemionus sitkensis
gptkbp:territory minimal
gptkbp:vocalization grunts and bleats
gptkbp:weight 50 to 100 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife regulated in some areas