1. Elk is a magical thing and an auspicious thing. It is not only the hunting object of ancestors, but also an important sacrifice in totem worship and ceremony. It has also become a symbol of vitality and a symbol of promotion and wealth.
2. Elk (scientific name: Elk) is a rare animal in the world, belonging to Cervidae. Because its head and face are like horses, its horns are like deer, its hoofs are like cows, and its tail is like donkeys, so its name is four unlike. Four does not seem to have the meaning of mystery and luck.
4. Historical records: From the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period to the Qing Dynasty, the ancients described the elk in books. It is not only the hunting object of ancestors, but also an important sacrifice in religious ceremonies. "Mencius" records that "Mencius saw the beam, Wang Li was on the marsh, and Gu Hongyan's elk said,' Sages are happy'", which proves that at least in the Zhou Dynasty, there were domesticated elk in the royal gardens.
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1, elk length170-217cm, tail length 60-75cm. Male shoulder height 122- 137 cm, female shoulder height 70-75 cm, slightly smaller than male. Average weight of elk120-180kg, adult male elk's weight is 250kg, and newborn is about12kg. The angle is long, and it falls off once a year in 65438+February. The female elk has no horns and is smaller.
The male horn is forked like a deer, the neck is like a camel, and the tail end has black hair. Elk horns are special in shape and have no eyebrows. The head is big, the snout is long and narrow, the exposed part of the nose is wide, the eyes are small, and the suborbital glands are prominent. The limbs are stout, the main hoof is wide and fleshy, there are well-developed hanging hooves, and the knocking sound is loud when walking.
3. It is native to the marshland in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, and feeds on grass and aquatic plants. I am gregarious, good at swimming, and like to feed on tender grass and aquatic plants. The courtship estrus begins at the end of June and lasts for about 6 weeks. Once widely distributed in East Asia. Later, due to natural climate change and human factors, it was almost extinct in the late Han Dynasty. In the Yuan Dynasty, in order to hunt, the remaining elk were captured and transported to the Royal Hunting Garden for breeding.
4. By the19th century, there was only one group left in Nanhaizi Royal Hunt Park. Soon after being discovered in the West, it was captured by Eight-Nation Alliance and disappeared from China. Until 1898 was purchased by Britain and propagated to 255, some individuals were sent back to China on 1983. After that, more elk returned to their hometown, and some of them were released into the wild.
5. By August of 20 1 1 year, the total number of elk in Dafeng Wetland in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province reached 1789; 20 13 In June, the total number of elk in Tianezhou Elk Reserve in Shishou City, Hubei Province reached 10 16. ?
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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. Su Dongpo's poem says, "I'm sitting in the flower garden and I won't change my moose posture." "I'm a moose, but I'm afraid I'm not squatting." Bai Juyi has a poem that says, "Xia Meng is full of things. Just plant it for a while." Elk likes deep mountains and forests, while insects and snakes like rich grass. "Dragon and snake hide in daze, and elk swim in abundant grass. The phoenix is at ease in the sky, and the diving fish likes algae. "
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. .
References:
Elk Baidu encyclopedia