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Imagine going on a turkey hunt only to find there are no wild turkeys! It sounds far fetched, but in the early 1930s this grand game bird was on the verge of extinction. But today, thanks to hunters and wildlife restoration programs, the wild turkey is abundant and thriving in its homeland.
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www.nwtf.org/all_about_turkeys/wild_turkey_facts.html
www.nwtf.org/all_about_turkeys/wild_turkey_facts.html
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The National Wild Turkey Federation's JAKES program is dedicated to informing, educating and involving North America's youth in wildlife conservation and the wise stewardship of our natural resources.
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www.nwtf.org/jakes/teachers_turkey_facts.html
www.nwtf.org/jakes/teachers_turkey_facts.html
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Information, photos and printable worksheets about the wild turkey. ... The turkey is one of the most famous birds in North America. In fact, Benjamin Franklin wanted to make the wild turkey, not the Bald Eagle, the national bird of the United States!
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www.kidzone.ws/animals/turkey.htm
www.kidzone.ws/animals/turkey.htm
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Learn all you wanted to know about wild turkeys with pictures, videos, photos, facts, and news from National Geographic. ... Wild turkey reintroduction programs began in the 1940s, and the birds were relocated to areas where populations had been decimated but woodlands were recovering. Such efforts worked so well ... Fast Facts...
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animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/wild-turke...
animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/wild-turkey.html
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Wild Turkey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Wild Turkey ( Meleagris gallopavo ) is native to North America and is the heaviest member of the Galliformes. It is one of two species of turkey, the other being the Ocellated Turkey, found in...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Turkey
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The wild turkey has five distinct subspecies found in the United States, one of which is recognized as North Americas' largest game bird and furthermore almost became the United States National Symbol. It’s the Turkey. I want to leave you with these facts, the average American eats around 18 pounds of turkey each year,
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www.outdoor-michigan.com/History/Turkey.htm
www.outdoor-michigan.com/History/Turkey.htm
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A long-time centerpiece of American holiday feasts, the turkey has a colorful and delicious history. Here are some intriguing facts about our nation's favorite bird, that you may not know: ... - Domesticated turkeys (farm raised) cannot fly. Wild turkeys can fly for short distances at up to 55 miles per hour.
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www.baltimoremd.com/content/turkey1.html
www.baltimoremd.com/content/turkey1.html
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