Did You Know?
Wapitis can run up to 40 miles per hour!
Where They Live
Wapitis like to stay in forests and fields.
What They Eat
Wapitis eat grass, leaves, and plants.
What wapiti Does
Wapitis roam in groups called herds.
They make loud sounds called bugles.
Wapitis have strong antlers that grow each year.
They help keep the grass short by eating it.
Wapitis can be shy and like to hide.
They are a part of nature's food chain.
More About wapiti
Wapitis have lived in North America for a long time. They are a big part of the woods and fields. People love to see them in parks.
Wapitis help keep plants in check. They eat grass and leaves, which helps new plants grow. They are important for the earth.
Wapitis can live for about 10 to 15 years. They are strong and can run fast. They are fun to watch in the wild!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Elk/Wapiti Overview"] --> B["Species: Cervidae"]
B --> C["Largest Terrestrial Mammals"]
A --> D["Native Range: North America"]
A --> E["Native Range: Central and East Asia"]
F["Etymology of 'Elk'"] --> G["Originally Refers to Moose"]
G --> H["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.
