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Quiz #41 - Answer
by Brian Booth |
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The mystery
animal is BISON.
Actually, when a bison leaves tracks, it’s
rarely much of a mystery, being one of the largest animals in North
America. The tracks of elk are similar, but generally about 1 inch
shorter and narrower, and with notably sharper tips to the toes. The
tracks of a horse are somewhat similar, but rounder; not showing the
cleft in the hoof on the front. In areas outside of Yellowstone
where cattle could be present, an adult domestic cow could leave
tracks similar to bison, but they would tend to be wider and with
even more blunt toes. The tracks of a domestic calf could appear
very similar to bison - luckily that could pretty much be ruled out
in this case, being so deep in the wilds of the national park.
Nevertheless, bison tracks are always awe-inspiring, and
wondrous to find and examine. They roam Yellowstone in great herds,
and are part of what makes the park such a special place.
I
have made many journeys to Yellowstone, and each trip seems to be
better than the last. Looking forward to going again sometime. |
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Thanks much!
BRIAN
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