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Lake Superior Zoo - Duluth, MN - Northern Territory
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Wild Turkey
Meleagris Gallopavo

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Range: Through United States and into Mexico, where there is a temperate winter
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Habitat: Forests
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Diet: Seeds, grasses, nuts, acorns, buds
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Fun Facts:
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  • Turkey's have gizzards, which are powerful organs used to crush food
  • Spurs, located on the back of legs are most common on males and used for fighting
  • Wild turkeys feed in the morning and late afternoons.  they rest during the day. 

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