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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.
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In a temperate forest what type of communities can be found?
What types of populations can be found in the temperate forest. Think of the different types of populations and species that live in that area. Then, see how they connect together. Example: A cheetah and elk; a cheetah eats the elk Think of more to add to that list. What does the elk eat? What eats a cheetah? http://biology.about.com/od/landbiomes/a/aa052506a.htm
What types of antelope have 3 letters?
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Do tigers eat elk?
Tigers and elk occur on different continents; elk occur in North America, tigers in India.
What animals don't have noses?
Animals of the western US considered to have great senses of smell include mountain goats, Dall sheep, elk, and moose.
What are three types of mammals that live in Montana?
moose, elk, beaver
Is elk and deer the same thing?
No they are different animals.
How are elk and whitetail deer simeiler?
They are types of deer, mammals, have horn, are hunted, and are failures.
Can elk an white tail deer breed?
No, they are different species.
What is the advantage of having different types of teeth in your mouth?
Different teeth are necessary for various reasons. Compare the teeth of a lion compared to the teeth of a elk. The lions teeth are meant to tear flesh apart. The teeth of a elk are meant to grind foliage, sort of how ours are.
Who holds copyright for Black Elk?
There are a number of different works by this name.
Do elk and bighorn sheep have similar feet?
Elk and bighorn sheep have different foot structures adapted to their environments. Elk have broader, cloven hooves that provide stability and support on varied terrain, while bighorn sheep possess more pointed hooves that help them navigate steep, rocky landscapes. Both types of hooves are designed for their specific habitats, allowing each species to move efficiently and effectively.
How can i Contrast deer hunting to elk hunting?
They are very similar. Deer and elk are much alike anatomically, though elk tend to be larger. For this reason, a different caliber gun may be required for an elk. Guns like a 7mm rifle will do fine for deer, but it's questionable for elk. A 30-06 is typically a good gun for both.
