5026
American Bison
North America
Original ZT
$1,500
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No
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5026 |
American Bison |
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North America |
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Original ZT |
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$1,500 |
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The American bison, sometimes referred to as the American buffalo, once comprised the largest community of wild animals in the history of the world. By one estimate, there were sixty million bison in North America when Columbus landed. During the late 1800s, millions of these animals were wantonly slaughtered, bringing them to the verge of extinction. Today, bison live only in parks and reserves or in privately-owned herds across the United States and Canada. Bison herds today usually contain about 60 individuals: a mix of cows, calves, and young adults. Adult males range singly or in smaller groups. The more common variety of bison, the plains bison, is by definition a creature of the grassland. These animals thrive on a variety of grasses. In captivity, bison are generally fed alfalfa, hay, or grain pellets. Bison need a great deal of space and an adequate supply of water, which they take once a day. Bison are very alert animals, with a keen sense of smell and hearing. A bison can detect a scent from up to three kilometers away. They are also capable of a variety of sounds such as a pig-like grunting when resting, snorting when alarmed, and a loud bellowing when angry. As the largest mammal on the North American continent, a healthy, adult bison needs to have little fear of predators. However, a peacefully grazing animal can change without warning into a snorting, pawing, 2,000-pound threat, with a menacingly lowered head and stiffly upraised tail. Bison can charge at speeds over 30 mph. Both male and female bison have massive heads, which are not only equipped with lethal horns, but are also effective as battering rams. As if this arsenal were not enough, a bison's hind legs can also be used to kill or maim any animal perceived to be a threat. Grizzly bears and cougars were once formidable foes of the bison, but are now relatively uncommon in the areas where bison dwell today. Young, old, or sick bison may still be preyed upon by wolves, however. Bison at rest may be seen rolling and wallowing. Wallows created by bison are shallow, dust-filled depressions, and were once a common feature of the plains where bison roamed in large numbers. |
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60 |
70 |
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30 |
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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"? |
1 level |
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Life: |
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Low Chain-link Fence |
$45 |
1 |
200 |
10 |
22.2 |
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Low Stick Pole Fence |
$55 |
1 |
225 |
11 |
20.0 |
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Stick Pole Fence |
$75 |
2 |
225 |
12 |
16.0 |
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Stick Pole Window Fence |
$75 |
2 |
225 |
12 |
16.0 |
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Low Post and Rail Fence |
$70 |
1 |
250 |
11 |
15.7 |
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Chain-link Fence |
$70 |
2 |
200 |
10 |
14.3 |
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Post and Rail Fence |
$90 |
2 |
250 |
12 |
13.3 |
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Low Wooden Slat Fence |
$85 |
1 |
240 |
11 |
12.9 |
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Wood Slat Window Fence |
$110 |
2 |
240 |
12 |
10.9 |
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Wooden Slat Fence |
$110 |
2 |
240 |
12 |
10.9 |
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Low Concrete Fence |
$125 |
1 |
300 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Iron Bar Fence |
$125 |
1 |
290 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Rock Wall Fence |
$125 |
1 |
280 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Concrete Chain Fence |
$125 |
1 |
275 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Low Plexiglas Fence |
$125 |
1 |
270 |
12 |
9.6 |
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Rock Wall Fence |
$150 |
2 |
280 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Rock Window Fence |
$150 |
2 |
280 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Concrete Chain Fence |
$150 |
2 |
275 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Plexiglas Fence |
$150 |
2 |
270 |
13 |
8.7 |
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Iron Bar Fence |
$180 |
2 |
290 |
14 |
7.8 |
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Concrete Fence |
$200 |
2 |
300 |
15 |
7.5 |
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Reinforced Concrete Fence |
$225 |
3 |
460 |
16 |
7.1 |
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Reinforced Concrete and Glass Fence |
$225 |
3 |
420 |
15 |
6.7 |
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Concrete and Iron Bar Fence |
$240 |
3 |
440 |
15 |
6.3 |
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Electrified Chain-link Fence |
$300 |
3 |
480 |
18 |
6.0 |
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Electrified Iron Bar Fence |
$350 |
3 |
400 |
18 |
5.1 |
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Number of Animals/Exhibit |
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20 |
3 |
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10 |
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5 |
6 |
7 |
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10 |
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Grass |
95 |
19 |
38 |
57 |
76 |
95 |
114 |
133 |
152 |
171 |
190 |
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Fresh water |
5 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
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3 |
2 |
5 |
7 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
17 |
19 |
22 |
24 |
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3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Exhibit Size |
100 |
20 |
40 |
60 |
80 |
100 |
120 |
140 |
160 |
180 |
200 |
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7074 |
7 |
Broadleaf Bush |
40 |
$260 |
15.4 |
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9206 |
3 |
Small Rock |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
12 |
$55 |
21.8 |
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9205 |
3 |
Medium Rock |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
12 |
$75 |
16.0 |
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9200 |
6 |
Large Rock |
2 |
2 |
Yes |
6 |
$150 |
4.0 |
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8115 |
Large Stable |
25
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15 |
$700 |
5 |
Yes |
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8114 |
Stable |
20 |
10 |
$500 |
3 |
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8109 |
Large Concrete Shelter |
18 |
8 |
$225 |
6 |
Yes |
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8112 |
Large Wood Shelter |
18 |
8 |
$325 |
6 |
Yes |
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8108 |
Concrete Shelter |
16 |
6 |
$175 |
4 |
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8111 |
Wood Shelter |
16 |
6 |
$225 |
4 |
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8113 |
Small Stable |
15 |
5 |
$300 |
2 |
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8107 |
Small Concrete Shelter |
13 |
3 |
$125 |
2 |
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8110 |
Small Wood Shelter |
13 |
3 |
$175 |
2 |
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None |
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High |
10 |
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ReproductionInterval(months): |
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-20 |
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95 |
10 |
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TimeDeath(months): |
24 |
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BabyToAdult(months): |
4 |
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Hay |
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None |
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