Bone growth resembled that of crocodilians in showing slow and adaptive rates, intermittently ceasing growth altogether and reaching somatic maturity by about 12 years. This indicates that the animal may have adapted its metabolism to changing food and water availability, and ambient temperatures. I started writing this before I saw Tim's answer.
Zoochat Wildlife Quiz
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That’s the one; the articles about the research describe the goat as being “cold-blooded” to deal with lack of resources. Your question....
Dassie rat, too late by 3 minutes this time...
Attempts to analyse DNA from a Blaaubok skull were unsuccessful.
I think that we are at the end of this chapter by the way.
DNA studies showed that the 'bluebuck skull' came from a sable antelope (Identifying the true number of specimens of the extinct blue antelope (Hippotragus leucophaeus)).
It does relate to a blaubok skull but that's not the answer I was expecting. More details?
Looks like Dassie Rat got the full story.
Indeed. That's the answer I wanted. Over to you.
Which artiodactyl has more than a feeling?
All I can think of is a reference to Madagascar 2, so I am guessing Hippo!
Sorry, Tetzoo Quizzer. No direct links to Madagascar unless some people can foot the bill.
I'll change the question a bit:
Which artiodactyl has "More than a feeling", due to its trainers?
Which artiodactyl has "More than a feeling", due to its trainers?
Reebok; ie Grey Rhebuck
You're right, Tetzoo Quizzer. Well done
How did you work it out?
How did you work it out?
We've done 12 questions now.
It's Tetzoo Quizzer's turn to do the ultimate Artiodactyla question with a chance to win today's top prize.
It's Tetzoo Quizzer's turn to do the ultimate Artiodactyla question with a chance to win today's top prize.
Pseudonovibos spiralis is a taxonomic synonym of which Artiodactyl species?
Pseudonovibos spiralis is an alleged species of spiral-horned Vietnamese bovid but its existence is controversial. It has been suggested that the spiral horns are those of domestic cattle that have been artificially shaped.
Correct; making it a taxonomic synonym of Bos taurus. Over to you