Did You Know?
Elk can run very fast, up to 45 mph!
Where Elk Live
Elk live in woods and hills.
What Elk Eat
Elk eat grass, leaves, and plants.
What elk Does
Elk run fast to stay safe.
They live in groups called herds.
Elk make loud sounds to talk.
They have big antlers on their heads.
Elk help plants grow by eating.
They are a part of nature's food chain.
More About elk
Elk are found in many places. They like to roam in big fields and woods. Elk are strong and can jump high. They are a part of the deer family.
Elk are important for nature. They help keep plants healthy. People like to see elk in parks and forests. Elk are fun to watch.
Elk can live for many years. They grow big antlers each year. In spring, the antlers fall off. New ones grow back in summer.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Elk/Wapiti"] --> B["Largest Species in Cervidae"]
B --> C["Native to North America"]
B --> D["Native to Central and East Asia"]
A --> E["Historical Name Transfer"]
E --> F["Originally Refers to Moose"]
E --> G["Transferred to Cervus canadensis"]
What Do These Words Mean?
Cervidae:The family of animals that includes deer.
terrestrial:Living on land, not in water.
species:A group of living things that are similar and can breed together.
variety:A type or kind of something.
colonists:People who settle in a new place.
