Curious Minute answer
Which animal makes a high, eerie bugle during the autumn rut?
The answer
Bull elk
The answer was Bull elk. Here's the why, the decoys, and the source trail.
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Why it's right
Bull elk bugle during the autumn breeding season, using the sound to attract mates and challenge rivals.
About the choices
A good question makes the wrong answers feel close. Here is the clean read on the set.
- Moose - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
- Bull elk - correct answer.
- Bison - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
- Bighorn sheep - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
What to remember
Bull elk is the one to remember. Bull elk bugle during the autumn breeding season, using the sound to attract mates and challenge rivals. Elk bugling is especially associated with fall in many western parks.
How readers answered
A40%
B60%
C0%
D0%
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Sources: National Park Service