Statements (382)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:deer
gptkb:Company gptkb:species gptkb:mammals |
| gptkbp:activity_pattern |
gptkb:Nocturnal
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
Climbing ability
seasonal camouflage Adapted to diverse habitats |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
Strong sense of smell
Long legs for running Ability to swim well Camouflage in forest environments Large ears for hearing Ability to leap high fences |
| gptkbp:antlers |
Absent
shed annually present in males Present in males Males have antlers Males grow antlers annually |
| gptkbp:aroma |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
gptkb:Nocturnal
migratory crepuscular Solitary foraging grazing Social animals Research on social behavior browsing territorial during mating season Nocturnal and crepuscular |
| gptkbp:body_shape |
stocky
Long legs Short tail Slender body |
| gptkbp:breeding_behavior |
low
|
| gptkbp:breeding_range |
2-3 years
1-2 years 1 to 2 years |
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
gptkb:Autumn
gptkb:Fall summer autumn Late fall to early winter Autumn to winter |
| gptkbp:captive_breeding |
successful
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| gptkbp:class |
gptkb:Mammalia
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| gptkbp:climate_adaptation |
cold weather
Adapt to changing climate conditions |
| gptkbp:climate_impact |
vulnerable to warming
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| gptkbp:color |
brown
Brown or gray reddish-brown spotted Brown to gray Spotted at birth Spotted brown Spotted coat for camouflage |
| gptkbp:color_variation |
gptkb:black
gptkb:white grey Seasonal coat change |
| gptkbp:coloration |
Brown with white spots
brown with white spots Brown to grayish-brown |
| gptkbp:communication |
Vocalizations
Vocalizations and body language Use body posture and movement |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
Protected areas
Wildlife reserves protected areas Captive breeding programs Anti-poaching initiatives Protected areas established Anti-poaching laws Protected in many areas Management programs in place Managed by wildlife agencies |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
Vulnerable |
| gptkbp:culling |
Used to manage populations in some areas
|
| gptkbp:cultural_practices |
gptkb:clothing
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| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Featured in art and literature
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:art
gptkb:Native_American_culture Traditional medicine hunting Perfume industry Symbol of grace Hunting and folklore Symbol of wilderness in North America symbol of nature Symbol of wildlife in North America |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
strength and resilience
|
| gptkbp:death |
Varies based on environmental conditions
|
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
forming a circle
|
| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:herbivore
Fruits Herbs Leaves Grasses Bark |
| gptkbp:domestication |
yes
partially domesticated thousands of years Partially domesticated Not domesticated |
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
Herbivore in the ecosystem
Important herbivore in ecosystems |
| gptkbp:educational_role |
Used in wildlife education programs
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Cervidae
gptkb:Moschidae |
| gptkbp:fawn_maturity |
6 to 12 months
|
| gptkbp:female_term |
hind
|
| gptkbp:fledging_period |
Stotting when threatened
|
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
Grazing
Scavenging grazing Browsing Browsers and grazers Active during dawn and dusk |
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
Pleistocene
Pleistocene epoch Ancestors date back millions of years ancient relatives found Fossils found in Asia |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:unknown
|
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
low
High genetic diversity among populations Moderate genetic diversity |
| gptkbp:genetic_studies |
Research on population genetics
|
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Moschus
Dama Cervus |
| gptkbp:gestation_period |
7-8 months
approximately 8 months 230 days 6 to 7 months Approximately 200 days |
| gptkbp:group_size |
10-20 individuals
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| gptkbp:growth_rate |
Antlers shed annually
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| gptkbp:habitat |
gptkb:tundra
Forests Mountainous regions grasslands forests woodlands Western North America |
| gptkbp:habitat_preference |
Grasslands
Wetlands Woodlands open tundra flat, open areas. Prefers open woodlands and shrublands |
| gptkbp:hair_color |
gptkb:qiviut
Soft thick and long Dense fur |
| gptkbp:has_family |
Not domesticated
|
| gptkbp:has_natural_feature |
Large ears
|
| gptkbp:has_skin |
Thick skin
|
| gptkbp:height |
1.2 m
90-120 cm 90-100 cm 3 to 4 feet at the shoulder 80 to 100 cm 50 to 80 cm 90-150 cm |
| gptkbp:horns |
curved
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
deer
|
| gptkbp:human_interaction |
Hunted for sport and food
Cultural symbols in local traditions Tourism attraction in some areas Can cause vehicle collisions Often seen in suburban areas |
| gptkbp:hunting_technique |
Popular game species
Controlled in some regions |
| gptkbp:importance |
Ecological role in forest ecosystems
|
| gptkbp:is_found_in |
gptkb:Asia
|
| gptkbp:kingdom |
gptkb:Animalia
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| gptkbp:known_for |
musk secretion
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| gptkbp:length |
70 to 100 cm
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| gptkbp:life_cycle |
gptkb:herbivore
herbivorous 2 to 3 years for maturity Born as fawns |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
10-15 years
15-20 years 10 to 15 years 10-15 years in the wild 10 to 15 years in the wild |
| gptkbp:litter_size |
1-2
1-2 fawns 1 to 2 fawns |
| gptkbp:male_term |
stag
|
| gptkbp:mating_system |
Seasonal
polygynous |
| gptkbp:migration |
seasonal
Seasonal migration Seasonal migration patterns Seasonal migration in search of food between summer and winter ranges Use established migration routes |
| gptkbp:native_range |
gptkb:Europe
South Asia East Asia |
| gptkbp:native_to |
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Asia gptkb:North_America Arctic regions |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Musk gland
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:unknown
|
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Artiodactyla
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| gptkbp:phylum |
gptkb:Chordata
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| gptkbp:population |
Varies by region
|
| gptkbp:population_density |
Varies by region
North America and Greenland |
| gptkbp:population_trend |
gptkb:stable
Declining Stable in many areas |
| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:Tigers
gptkb:Wolves wolves bears Mountain lions |
| gptkbp:range |
wider than current
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:reindeer
gptkb:deer gptkb:Giraffe gptkb:Ant-Man gptkb:White-tailed_deer gptkb:elk gptkb:Rusa_marianna gptkb:Rusa_timorensis gptkb:Rusa_unicolor_brookei gptkb:Rusa_unicolor_unicolor gptkb:Lamb_of_God gptkb:moose Deer family |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
viviparous
Viviparous |
| gptkbp:research |
Studied for ecology and behavior
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| gptkbp:research_importance |
Studied for ecological impact
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| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Cervus_nippon
gptkb:Ovibos_moschatus gptkb:Odocoileus_hemionus gptkb:Odocoileus_hemionus_hemionus gptkb:Rusa_unicolor Dama dama |
| gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
Change diet with seasons
Migration in some populations Change fur color with seasons |
| gptkbp:senses |
keen sense of smell
Excellent vision and hearing keen eyesight Excellent sense of smell Good eyesight Good sense of smell good hearing Good hearing sensitive nose Moderate hearing |
| gptkbp:size |
Small to medium
|
| gptkbp:social_behavior |
Territorial
gregarious grooming herding Males are territorial during mating season Form small groups Form herds Form small groups in winter |
| gptkbp:social_structure |
Herds
Solitary or small groups herds herd Gregarious matriarchal groups Usually solitary or in small groups dominance among males |
| gptkbp:sound |
Bellowing
bellowing Grunts and whistles |
| gptkbp:species |
gptkb:Cercopithecidae
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| gptkbp:subspecies |
gptkb:Cervus_nippon_nippon
gptkb:Cervus_nippon_pseudaxis gptkb:Dama_dama_farnesei gptkb:Greenland_musk_ox gptkb:Indian_Sambar gptkb:Black-tailed_deer gptkb:Rocky_Mountain_mule_deer gptkb:California_mule_deer gptkb:Columbian_black-tailed_deer gptkb:Desert_mule_deer gptkb:Cervus_nippon_hortulorum gptkb:Dama_dama_mesopotamica gptkb:Chinese_Sambar gptkb:M._anhuiensis gptkb:M._berezovskii gptkb:M._chrysogaster gptkb:M._moschiferus gptkb:M._parvipes gptkb:Sambar_Deer_of_Sri_Lanka gptkb:Sunda_Sambar gptkb:Cervus_elaphus_corsicanus gptkb:Cervus_elaphus_elaphus gptkb:Cervus_elaphus_maral gptkb:Cervus_elaphus_canadensis Dama dama dama Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus hemionus) Dama dama tigris |
| gptkbp:tail_length |
Short
|
| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
yes
non-territorial Males are territorial Males are territorial during mating season Males establish territories during mating season |
| gptkbp:threats |
Climate change
climate change Invasive species Habitat loss habitat loss Poaching road accidents poaching Habitat loss and vehicle collisions Hunting pressure hunting pressure |
| gptkbp:traditional_clothing |
soft and warm
|
| gptkbp:type_of_care |
Nursing
Maternal care Fawns are hidden by mothers Maternal care for several months Fawns are weaned at 2 to 3 months Mothers hide fawns to protect them Mothers return to nurse fawns Hiding fawns |
| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:tourism
Hunting Meat production venison meat and wool Antler velvet antlers for tools hides for clothing |
| gptkbp:vocalization |
Whistles
grunts Grunts and bleats Grunts barks Snorts snorts |
| gptkbp:water_source |
Require access to water
|
| gptkbp:weight |
100-300 kg
10 kg 50 to 100 kg 300 kg 50-100 kg 100-250 kg 50 to 300 pounds 10 to 30 kg |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:New_Zealand yes Due to climate change Common in zoos Due to urban development Due to agriculture Popular among wildlife enthusiasts Vulnerable to hunting and habitat loss Efforts to restore natural habitats. Influence plant community dynamics Urban development and agriculture Vulnerable to predation when young |
| gptkbp:young |
calf
fawns Fawns calves |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Edison_State_Park gptkb:Mystic_River_Reservation |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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