Bison & Giraffe readings

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The white calf's coloring was probably caused by a genetic __.

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What did the Lakota name the white calf?

• Mato Wan

• Wanbli Bon

• Maka Kia

• Wakan Gli

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The colored compounds in the fur are called (a)   .

• dyes
• stains
• pigments

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Where was the picture of the white calf taken?

• Lakota Nation

• Yellowstone National Park

• Buffalo Field

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The baby giraffe's name, Kipekee, means __ in Swahili.

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What are two (2) ways spots help giraffes in the wild?

• stay cool

• attract a mate

• run faster

• blend into their surroundings

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What type of giraffe is Kipekee?

• Southern

• Masai

• Reticulated

• Northern

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About how many wild giraffes are there in total?

• 50,000

• 45,000

• 16,000

• 6,000

• 117,000