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| STATS |
| Order |
Artiodactyla |
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Cervidae |
| Genus |
Cervus |
| Species |
Canadensis |
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| Height |
130-155 cms |
| Weight |
300-500 kgs |
| Lifespan |
18+ years |
| Habitat |
Mountainous regions and woodlands |
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The Wapiti, also known as the American elk is the second largest deer. Their coat is brown on their head and necks, and grey/beige on their body. The males have antlers which are shed annually in March and will grow new again in August. They are covered by “velvet” which peels away.
They feed from bushes and trees and like to go into the lakes and waters to take a drink.
In the Winter, Elk live in larger groups which will break up into smaller groups in the Summer.
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ON ELK |
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Deer and Elk
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Author: Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, William Munoz |
Text and photographs highlights the diversity and adaptability of deer and elk and discusses recent conservation efforts.
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Deer, Moose, Elk & Caribou
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Author: Deborah Hodge, Pat Stephens |
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover - 32 pages (October 1998)
Kids Can Press Ltd; ISBN: 1550744356
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Majestic Elk (Majestic Wildlife Library)
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Author: Todd R Berger |
Hardcover - 160 pages (November 1998)
Voyageur Press Inc; ISBN: 0896583848
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Deer, Elk and Mountain Goats
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Author: Paul Sterry |
Hardcover - 72 pages (March 1999)
Todtri Book Publishers; ISBN: 1577170784
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