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Przewalski's Wild Horse | |
| China | ||
| Zoo Tycoon Complete | ||
| $1,000 | ||
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In 1879, N.M. Przewalski discovered a species of wild horse on the Asian steppes. Przewalski’s wild horse is the only known surviving species of wild horse, and an important ancestor to the modern domestic horse. Prehistoric European cave paintings of these horses prove that they once ranged over an enormous area. Today, they exist only in captivity. Przewalski’s wild horse is smaller than modern horses, but otherwise very similar in appearance. They can be up to eight feet in length, standing up to four feet high at the shoulder. They have the large heads and long tails associated with all of the horse family and are typically a yellow to reddish brown in color. Przewalski’s wild horse moves with a variety of gaits. They can gallop at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. With such speed at their disposal, they generally choose to evade danger. However, when cornered they can deliver a powerful kick with the hind feet, or rear up to strike with the front feet. Like other horses, they can sleep while standing up or lying down. Like feral horses, Przewalski’s wild horse travels in herds, or bands. Breeding herds are made up of 15 - 20 female animals lead by a stallion, while bachelors and juveniles form their own groups. The social structure of these herds tends to be more stable than the breeding groups of other mammals. The dominant male in a herd can maintain his status for many years. When they were discovered in the 19th century, herds of Przewalski’s wild horse could be found throughout the grasslands and steppes of Mongolia and China, at elevations of up to 7500 feet. These herds would migrate with the seasons, following sources of water and food. Przewalski’s wild horse prefers semi arid country with plenty of grazing. These horses generally graze in the afternoon, moving to watering places after the sun sets. They prefer to graze on grasses and low brush, but will consume a variety of other vegetation, especially when their favorite foods are hard to find. Humans have dramatically reduced the numbers of the herds of wild horses, by hunting them and usurping their habitat for domestic animals. At one point, only 12 members of this species remained. Today, over 600 exist in captivity, all bred from those 12. Scientists and naturalists hope to someday reintroduce the species back into its original Mongolian habitat, where no wild horses have been seen since the 1960s. |
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25
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35
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75
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70
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5
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30
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-5
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Yes
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To build a good animal exhibit you need to ask a few questions: (click them for the answers) |
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Which fence is suitable for this animal in terms of strength, if it can be climbed or jumped over? |
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How big should the exhibit be and what Terrain should be used? |
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How deep should the exhibit be if using the "Pit Method"? |
2 levels |
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Life: |
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Stick
Pole Window Fence
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$75
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2
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225
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12
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16.0
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Stick
Pole Fence
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$75
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2
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225
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12
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16.0
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Chain-link
Fence
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$70
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2
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200
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10
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14.3
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Post
and Rail Fence
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$90
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2
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250
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12
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13.3
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Wood
Slat Window Fence
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$110
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2
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240
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12
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10.9
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Wooden
Slat Fence
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$110
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2
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240
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12
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10.9
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Rock
Window Fence
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$150
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2
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280
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14
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9.3
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Rock
Wall Fence
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$150
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2
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280
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14
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9.3
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Concrete
Chain Fence
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$150
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2
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275
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14
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9.3
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Plexiglas
Fence
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$150
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2
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270
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13
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8.7
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Iron
Bar Fence
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$180
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2
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290
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14
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7.8
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Concrete
Fence
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$200
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2
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300
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15
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7.5
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Reinforced
Concrete Fence
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$225
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3
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460
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16
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7.1
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Reinforced
Concrete and Glass Fence
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$225
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3
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420
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15
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6.7
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Concrete
and Iron Bar Fence
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$240
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3
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440
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15
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6.3
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Electrified
Chain-link Fence
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$300
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3
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480
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18
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6.0
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Electrified
Iron Bar Fence
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$350
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3
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400
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18
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5.1
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Number of Animals/Exhibit |
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15 |
3 |
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20 |
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9 |
10 |
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Grass
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70
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11
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21
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32
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42
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53
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63
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74
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84
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95
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105
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Gray
stone
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15
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2
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5
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7
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9
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11
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14
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16
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18
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20
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23
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Dirt
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10
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2
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3
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5
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6
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8
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9
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11
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12
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14
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15
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Fresh
water
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5
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1
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2
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2
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3
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4
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5
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5
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6
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7
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8
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2
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1
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2
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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10
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11
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12
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3
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0
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1
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1
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2
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2
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3
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3
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4
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4
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5
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10
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0
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1
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1
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2
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2
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2
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3
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3
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3
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4
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Exhibit Size |
100
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15
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30
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45
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60
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75
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90
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105
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120
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135
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150
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7074
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7
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Broadleaf
Bush
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48
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$260
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18.5
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9206
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3
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Small
Rock
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1
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1
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Yes
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12
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$55
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21.8
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9205
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3
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Medium
Rock
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1
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1
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Yes
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12
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$75
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16.0
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9200
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6
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Large
Rock
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2
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2
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Yes
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6
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$150
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4.0
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8115
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Large
Stable
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25
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10
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$700
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5
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Yes
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8114
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Stable
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20
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5
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$500
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3
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8112
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Large
Wood Shelter
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19
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4
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$325
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6
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Yes
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8109
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Large
Concrete Shelter
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19
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4
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$225
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6
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Yes
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8108
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Concrete
Shelter
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18
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3
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$175
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4
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8111
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Wood
Shelter
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18
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3
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$225
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4
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8107
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Small
Concrete Shelter
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17
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2
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$125
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2
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8113
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Small
Stable
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17
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2
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$300
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2
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8110
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Small
Wood Shelter
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17
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2
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$175
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2
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None |
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ReproductionInterval(months): |
7 | -20 | |
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TimeDeath(months): |
12 |
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BabyToAdult(months): |
3 |
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Hay |
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