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Elk

cervus, canadenisis

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Field Notes

Description:

Elk's are the biggest animal in the Deer family. It has a variation of height, weight, size and size and shape of antlers. This mammal shares an environment with deer witch are smaller versions of it, Wolves witch are like a group of dogs. It has a commensalism relationship with trees. The Elk's use the trees for roofs when sleeping or when it is snowing,raining or hailing. It grows a extra layer of fur to keep warm in the winter. It has antlers to fight other species or another elk. Elk's use sexual reproduction where the male sperms attach to the female egg then a zygote is created then a embryo is formed.

Habitat:

They are native to north america but have adapted to live around the world. They eat grasses leaves and plants. Wolves and Bears prey on this animal. They supply food for other species they take up space (territory). they are normally peaceful until you cross into it's territory.

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PublishedOctober 20, 2014

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