Northern elk
Cervus canadensis
Classe
Ordre
Famille
Statut UICN
Wapiti is an Indigenous word meaning “white rump”, characteristic of this species whose rump is lighter than the rest of its coat.
Reproduction
Cows reach maturity at 2 years of age while the bull must wait 3 years to breed. Breeding takes place between August and October. In late May, early June, following a gestation period of 8 ½ months, the female gives birth to one fawn that is weaned after 4 months.
Alimentation
Herbivorous, feeding on leaves, twigs and herbaceous plants.
Prédateurs
Grey wolf, grizzly bear, cougar. The young are also prey to the black bear.
Longévité
In nature, up to 15 years. Around 20 years in captivity.
Parc des sentiers de la nature
Canadian cow
Texas longhorn
Domestic hen
American black bear
Moose
Domestic goose
Snow goose
Grey wolf
Domestic pig
Black-tailed prairie dog
Domestic horse
White-tailed deer
Caribou
Musk ox
Plains bison
Canada goose
