Class
Mammals
Order
Artiodactyla
Family
Cervidae
Zoo section
Nature trail Park
Diet
Herbivorous
IUCN Status
Least concern
Diet
Herbivorous, feeding on leaves, twigs and herbaceous plants.
Lifespan
In nature, up to 15 years. Around 20 years in captivity.
Reproduction
Cows reach maturity at 2 years of age while the bull must wait 3 years to breed. Breeding takes place between August and October. In late May, early June, following a gestation period of 8 ½ months, the female gives birth to one fawn that is weaned after 4 months.
Predators
Grey wolf, grizzly bear, cougar. The young are also prey to the black bear.
