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Are elk threatened species?
no
What wildlife is found in California?
Rattlesnake species, black bear, deer, magpies, jays, cougars, elk, coyote, fox species, many species of small creatures.
What kind of grass do elk eat?
Elk eat the same species of grass that cattle and bison eat.
Can elk an white tail deer breed?
No, they are different species.
What is a wapati?
A wapati is a large deer species, like an elk or an actual elk that lives in Western North America or Eastern Asia.
What are the largest US wild animals?
Brown bears, bison, moose, elk, black bears, for land animals. Ocean species are the many whale species, sharks, and elephant seals.
How many elk spicies are there?
One species. Cervus canadensis There are 6 subspecies, though: Cervus canadensis canadensis -All elk east of the Mississippi nelsoni roosevelti -The dark elk just west of the Rocky Mntns manitobensis -Lives mainly in Manitoba and Sascatchewan merriam -Now extinct nannodes -Dwarf elk . . . nearly extinct Note: What is called the European elk is what we call the moose.
Are Elk found in Kenya?
No, Elk are not found in Kenya. Elk are native to North America and are typically found in habitats such as forests and grasslands. Kenya is home to a variety of wildlife, including iconic species such as elephants, lions, and giraffes.
How many chromosomes are in an elk?
An elk has 68 chromosomes.
Is there different types of elk?
Yes, there are several subspecies of elk, primarily categorized within two main species: the North American elk (Cervus canadensis) and the Eurasian elk (Cervus elaphus). The North American elk includes subspecies such as the Rocky Mountain elk and the Roosevelt elk, while the Eurasian elk is often referred to as the red deer. These subspecies vary in size, habitat preferences, and physical characteristics, adapting to their specific environments.
What is a commensalism relationship with elk?
A commensalism relationship involving elk occurs when another organism benefits from its presence without harming or helping the elk. For example, certain bird species, like the oxpecker, may perch on or around elk to feed on insects and parasites found on their skin, gaining food and shelter while the elk remain largely unaffected. This type of relationship highlights the interconnectedness of ecosystems, where one species can thrive by utilizing the resources provided by another.
Were Irish elk predators?
No. The Irish Elk (which is extinct, by the way), were herbivores, just like today's deer and deer-related species are. The Irish Elk were prey animals, hunted down by lions, wolves and sometimes bears.
