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Zoological terms
Terms in relation to animals, such as mammals, birds, reptiles or fish.
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giant canadas
Zoology; Zoological terms
The largest race of Canada geese, weighing 14 pounds or more. Many are non-migratory.
giardia lamblia
Zoology; Zoological terms
An intestinal parasite found in many Western streams and rivers that infects people and animals by means of a spore passed into the water supply via feces. Most often called "giardia" or "beaver ...
goose chair
Zoology; Zoological terms
A low slung chair partially covered by a super magnum goose decoy, used as a blind in a decoy spread.
gould's wild turkey
Zoology; Zoological terms
The subspecies native to the mountains of northern Mexico and southern Arizona and New Mexico. Gould's turkeys may not be hunted in the United States.
ground scent
Zoology; Zoological terms
(also "foot scent") the scent left by a bird's tracks through the cover.
herd bull
Zoology; Zoological terms
A dominant breeding bull elk, usually fully mature, and between four and seven years old.
highball or hail call
Zoology; Zoological terms
A long, loud series of quacks intended to grab the attention of ducks in the distance.