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"Bison Bits" are questions to answer – all about bison in general and Nickel in particular! They can be answered in any order. Have fun!
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| 1. | Which is correct... bison or buffalo? |
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Bison is the scientific name. |
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Buffalo is the commonly accepted word. |
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Both of the above.
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| 2. | What is the best way to care for young wildlife abandoned in the wilderness? |
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Most "abandoned" animals have been hidden by their mothers, and the mother is nearby. It is best to leave them alone. |
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If you think the animal has been abandoned, call the Division of Wildlife for the name of a rehabilitator. |
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Only a rehabilitator should care for a wild animal. |
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All of the above. |
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| 3. | What is imprinting? |
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A quality in animals where they believe that the first living thing that they see is what they are. |
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When an animal leaves its footprints in mud. |
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The branding of ranch animals. |
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| 4. | Do all animals imprint? |
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Yes. |
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No. |
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| 5. | Nickel's hump was larger than normal. Why? |
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He was part camel. |
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He was born that way. |
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The milk he drank as a calf. |
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| 6. | How much do buffalo eat each day? |
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Ten pounds of oats. |
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25 pounds of grass. |
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50 pounds of alfalfa. |
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