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Originating in the United States, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever was the first individual retriever breed recognized by the American Kennel Club, in 1878. Source: Ducks Unlimted Jan/Feb 2001
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Family groups of white-fronted geese remain together for at least one year, and immature birds, until they begin breeding at age three, often help their parents protect the nest. Source: Ducks Unlimted Jan/Feb 2001
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In areas of overpopulation, deer cause an over browsing affect called a "browse line". In areas with a browse line, most plant species below the browse line are stripped bare damaging the habitat for many species. These browse lines can be from four to six feet high.
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Hunters spent $5.2 billion in 1996 for hunting trips, $11.3 billion on equipment, and $4.8 billion for licenses, stamps, tags, and permits, land leasing and ownership, membership dues and contributions, and magazines. Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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With body temperatures ranging from 100 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit, birds are generally more capable than mammals of withstanding bitter cold. Source: Ducks Unlimited Jan/Feb 2001
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Deer can live up to 11 years in the wild.
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