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Zoological terms
Terms in relation to animals, such as mammals, birds, reptiles or fish.
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Zoological terms
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.
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Originally made of slate, these callers can also be made from glass, aluminum, titanium and other materials.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 surface produces turkey ...
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.
spit and drum
Zoology; Zoological terms
A low frequency humming sound made by strutting gobblers. Only audible at short distances.
