What is the average gestation length of a mare?
Correct answer: B. About 340 days
- A. About 150 days
- B. About 340 days
- C. About 283 days
- D. About 230 days
Explanation
Mare gestation averages approximately 340 days, although normal variation is considerable. About 283 days is the approximate average gestation length of a cow, making it a common distractor.
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