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Zoological terms
Terms in relation to animals, such as mammals, birds, reptiles or fish.
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Zoological terms
Territory
Zoology; Zoological terms
A particular area defended by an individual against intrusion by other individuals, particularly of the same species.
Taiga
Zoology; Zoological terms
Ecological zone south of the tundra and north of the temperate zone, dominated by conifer trees and harsh winters.
Taxonomic classification
Zoology; Zoological terms
Hierarchical system for grouping and naming types of living organisms.
Holed-up
Zoology; Zoological terms
Term used to describe a rabbit or squirrel that has eluded the dogs and/or the hunter by entering a tree cavity, hole in the ground or other such refuge.
Hobble
Zoology; Zoological terms
A virtual handcuff for horses by which the two front feet of a horse are tied closely together so that the horse may not range far.
Hotspot
Zoology; Zoological terms
An area of strong scent left where a bird was sitting. Dogs often false point hotspots.
Hold
Zoology; Zoological terms
When birds sit still to hide. Birds that hold tight are very desirable when hunting with dogs.
