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elk

Cervus elaphus

Vulnerable →

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

2.1 m

Weight

240.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

About

붉은 사슴이라고도 알려진 엘크(Cervus elaphus)는 뿔 달린 수컷이 최대 240kg에 달하는, 사슴과에서 가장 큰 종 중 하나입니다. 유럽, 아시아, 북아메리카의 온대 숲과 초원에 걸쳐 서식하며, 역사적으로 개체군이 별도의 아종으로 분리되었습니다. 수컷은 매년 뿔을 탈각하고 새로 기르며, 가을 번식기에 극적인 울음 경쟁을 벌입니다. 분포 범위 전반에 걸쳐 중요한 사냥감이자 보전 대상 종입니다.

Fun Facts

✨ Red deer antlers can grow up to 1 meter long.
✨ They can run at 65 km/h.
✨ Antlers grow up to 2.5 cm per day.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌲 Forest 🌿 Grassland

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Afghanistan, Indonesia), Europe (11 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Peru). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇫 Afghanistan 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇱 Chile 🇪🇸 Spain 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇪 Peru 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇲🇽 Mexico

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

elk is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Species

Cervus elaphus (elk)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ciervo común

French cerf rouge, cerf élaphe

German Rothirsch

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of elk?

The scientific name of elk is Cervus elaphus. It belongs to the genus Cervus.

What is the conservation status of elk?

elk (Cervus elaphus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does elk live?

elk is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Afghanistan, Indonesia), Europe (11 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Peru). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Greece.

What family does elk belong to?

elk (Cervus elaphus) belongs to the genus Cervus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cervidae.

What does elk eat?

elk is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does elk live?

elk has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

Is elk endangered?

Yes, elk (Cervus elaphus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does elk belong to?

elk (Cervus elaphus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).