The Elk or Wapiti

 

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1. Prior to the 1800s, elk roamed freely throughout all of North America with the exception of what two states?

   A. Maine and California

   B. Quebec and Alaska

   C. Alaska and Florida

   D. Texas and Washington

 

2. Elk or Wapiti as they are often called, have several predators. New born calves and elk in a weakened state during long difficult winters are most susceptible. Humans, wolves and coyotes are three predators of the elk. Which two others are also considered to be predators?

   A. Bears and Mountain Lions

   B. Domestic dogs and Moose

   C. Bison and Caribou

   D. All of the above

 

3. The general mating season of the elk is during which season?

   A. Spring

   B. Summer

   C. Fall

   D. Winter

 

4. The gestation period for the female elk is?

   A. 9 months

   B. 6 months

   C. 5 1/2 months

   D. 8 1/2 months

 

5. Depending upon the region that an elk lives in will greatly determine the time of year when calves are born. Generally, the birthing period runs from?

   A. Mid November - Mid December

   B. Mid May - Early July

   C. Early June - Late August

   D. February - April

 

6. The average weight of a newborn calf is 35 pounds and the average weight of a cow elk is 500 pounds. What is the average weight of a bull elk?

   A. 500 pounds

   B. 600 pounds

   C. 700 pounds

   D. 800 pounds

 

7. True or False? Male or bull elks grow antlers each year to display dominance and are used sometimes for defense.

 

8. For most of the year, cows, calves and newborns live in small loose herds. The bulls live how?

   A. With the cows, calves and newborns

   B. Completely alone

   C. Always with other bulls

   D. In bachelor groups or alone

 

9. During the rut, cows and calves form smaller groups and usually include one or two mature bulls. These small groups formed by cows and calves are called?

   A. Offshoots

   B. Harems

   C. Mating pods

   D. Cow pockets

 

10. Elk can roam and live in a wide range of areas providing there is ample food and shelter available to them. The elk's main staple in their diet is?

   A. Cedar browse

   B. Bark from trees

   C. Grasses

   D. Sunflower seeds