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Home > Our animal species > Mammals > Elk Elk
Order : Artiodactyla Family : Cervidae Diet : Herbivorous, feeding on herbaceous plants, leaves and twigs. Reproduction : The female is sexually mature at 2 years old and the male at 3 years old. Mating takes place between August and October. A single fawn is born between late May and early June after an 8 ½ month gestation period and is weaned after 4 months. Lifespan : Up to 15 years in the wild. Predators : Grey Wolves, Grizzly Bears and Pumas. Fawns can also be the prey of Black Bears. Status : Not at risk.
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