Living habits of elk

Elk is a gregarious animal and is good at swimming. It mainly feeds on grass, moss and other tender grass and leaves.

Elk is a gentle deer. According to the observation of artificial feeding for many years, the running speed of elk is not as fast as that of sika deer and roe deer, and the male deer in estrus does not attack people like sika deer, red deer and white-lipped deer, accounting for a group of male deer who run when they see people approaching.

During lactation, when people call their ears and measure their cubs, their cries can only attract the doe to watch from a distance, unlike other deer who attack people to protect their cubs.

The struggle between male elk for their spouses is also mild, without fierce collision and large-scale exercise. The fighting time generally does not exceed 10 minute. Losers just turn around and walk away, winners stop chasing, and there is almost no disability between deer.

After the male deer occupied the herd, when other male deer peeped at the female deer, the male deer occupied the herd only drove each other away by yelling and chasing. These characteristics determine that their ability to escape enemy harm is very poor, and they are easily killed by natural enemies and humans.

Extended data:

1, there are countless works of art about elk. In ancient times, some wealthy families used elk sketch lines as tile patterns of their houses to express their good wishes for peace, prosperity and good luck.

2. According to textual research, the buried animal unearthed in ancient Chu tombs is elk. In modern times, the tentacles of elk culture extend from scientific research and news to literature, aesthetics, music, photography, dance, drama and calligraphy. Elk souvenirs, stamp products, calligraphy and painting, sculpture, photography and other works are vast.

3. The vitality of elk culture lies in the symbol of freedom and harmony.

4. Now, in the face of human beings, elk is free; Owning elk is natural and harmonious. Pursuing freedom and building harmony are the essence of elk culture for thousands of years. .

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Elk