The haggis.
The haggis is a noble beast, a distant cousin and larger version of the American bison (bison bison), and like its cousin, at one time it teetered on the edge of extinction. Now, with conservation and commercial farming, the Scottish haggis (bison haggum highlandis) is making its way back from the precipice. As this is being written, approximately 450 haggi exist in the wild, in 8 klatches or herds. In addition, approximately 20 commercial klatches exist with a total of over 5,000 haggi.
An adult male haggis (stud) may weigh up to 350 stone (4,900 pounds or 2,500 kilograms). The female (muffin) may tip the scales at a dainty 200 stone (2,800 pounds or 1,300 kilograms). Each spring the muffin gives birth from one to three calves or bizkits. The bizkit reaches sexual maturity in its fourth year and may live for up to 35 years.
2006-09-28 20:15:09
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2006-09-28 22:34:35
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