Wildlife Vocab

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Riparian Habitat

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Habitat residing alongside a stream or river which may be dry at times and carry water at others.

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Supplemental Water

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Additional water not provided naturally in the environment.

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Water Harvesting

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Capturing water for use by native species or for other production means.

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Prescribed Burns

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Burning native plants and landscape in a controlled manner for the benefit of the local ecosystem.

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Photo Point

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Permanent location from which photos are taken over a period of time to show gradual changes in the environment.

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Ungulates

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Hoofed animals which are most often herbaceous.

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Herbaceous

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Non-woody plants identified as foliage by producers.

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Forbs

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Non-grass herbs or plants.

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Browse

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Leaves, tender shoots, and other vegetation targeted for consumption by a wide variety of herbaceous animals, especially ungulates.

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Gestation Period

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Length of time between conception and fawning.