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Zoology

The scientific study of the animal kingdom, including extinct and possibly mythical beings.

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satellite bull

Zoology; Zoological terms

A younger bull elk who is not the dominant bull in a breeding herd of elk. Satellite bulls may include both raghorns and mature bulls without harems of cows.

single

Zoology; Zoological terms

After a covey rise, quail scatter. Individual birds are then called singles.

single reed

Zoology; Zoological terms

A duck call with one vibrating reed.

slate call

Zoology; Zoological terms

Originally made of slate, these callers can also be made from glass, aluminum, titanium and other materials. Dragging a wooden, graphite, composite or metal striker across the ...

withers

Zoology; Zoological terms

The ridge on a horse's back just above its shoulders. A good hunting horse has fairly high withers so that the saddle doesn't slip off to the side.

pommel

Zoology; Zoological terms

The swells of a saddle on either side of the saddle horn.

spit and drum

Zoology; Zoological terms

A low frequency humming sound made by strutting gobblers. Only audible at short distances.