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Zoological terms

Terms in relation to animals, such as mammals, birds, reptiles or fish.

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Upwelling

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Oceanic areas where deep waters rich in nutrients rise to the surface because of the shape of the ocean bottom, the presence of continental land masses, or contact between water currents.

Uropygial gland

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The source of the oil that a preening bird rubs on its feathers to maintain them in good condition; located on the lower back near the rump.

Vagrant

Zoology; Zoological terms

An individual bird that is observed in a region that lies outside of the range that is currently known for that species.

Form

Zoology; Zoological terms

The bed of a rabbit or hare, usually a depression formed in vegetation by the weight of the animal's body.

Making game

Zoology; Zoological terms

A dog is said to be "making game" when it finds fresh scent.

Magnums

Zoology; Zoological terms

Oversize decoys. Super Magnums are even larger.

Mulie

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A Western slang term for a mule deer.

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