forage articles
What physical structures does the wood bison use to sweep snow aside for foraging in winter?
What is the primary nutritional component defining the wood bison's graminivorous lifestyle?
Which specific plants do wood bison supplementally browse on during warmer summer months?
How does slowing their metabolic rate assist wood bison survival in cold temperatures?
In the Slave River Lowlands, what two key species constitute over 70% of the wood bison diet year-round?
What proportion of the diet did sedges account for in the Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary during winter observations?
Why do wood bison show a strong preference for foraging on recently burned areas?
What is the primary distinction when comparing year-round consumption between the Slave River Lowlands and Mackenzie Sanctuary?
What ecological role is highlighted by the wood bison's habit of wallowing?
Besides being generally classified as herbivores, what specific grazing term applies to the wood bison diet focus?
What necessary element, besides vegetation, must be continuously available for wood bison survival?
What is the primary dietary classification of the Waterbuck animal?
How does the Waterbuck's water dependency impact its feeding range selection?
What quality of grass do Waterbucks show a marked preference for in their primary diet?
When are Waterbucks known to supplement their diet by browsing leaves and shrubs?
What specific scientific name is provided for the Waterbuck species?
During which parts of the day are Waterbucks generally most active when feeding?
What physiological burden do Waterbucks face when relying on dry grass during the dry season?
What are the two specific Waterbuck subspecies mentioned in relation to regional variations?
How is the Waterbuck's grazing style characterized when selecting high-quality forage?
What primary habitat type must support abundant forage for the Waterbuck's existence?