What are relatives of elk?

Elk, are also called wapiti. They are the largest species of deer, primarily found in North America and East Asia. It is a herbivore eating grass, shrubs, leaves and tree bark.More on the elk below.

Bionomial Name: Cervus candensis

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Artiodactyla

Suborder: Ruminantia

Family: Cervidae

Subfamily: Cervinae

Genus: Cervus

Species: C. Canadensis

Size: Height at the shoulder, 1.2-1.5m

Weight: 325-1,100 lbs

Life Span: 10-13 years in the wild; 20 years or more in captivity

Diet: Herbivore

Call: Bugling

Habitat: Rocks, caves, bushes and almost anywhere in Australia

Mating: August - early winter

Gestation Period: 240-262 days

Number of Offspring: One