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- The golden grass and sage brush carpeting the Verbroncy Plains
produces a picturesque scene. On a blustery day the floor of the
plain seems to sway as if the tall grass had become waves in the
ocean. The constant rustle of the grass has a hypnotic effect
on a traveler even on the calmest day.
- Various wildlife makes its home amid the grass and shrubs of the
plain. The most common creatures encountered are rabbits, prairie
chickens, and field mice. Other larger animals such as buffalo,
antelope, wild cattle, and boars are not uncommon. Predators are
rare, but usually dangerous when encountered. The most common
predators dwelling on the plain are the great prairie cat (lion),
wolves, and birds of prey.
- By far the greatest danger to be encountered on the plains is
the prairie fire. When a prairie fire occurs a traveler caught
in its path can do little but run and hope to reach the safety
of a river before the fire overtakes him.
- Numerous ranching villages and military outposts dot the plains.
Farming is also a principle occupation of plains dwellers.
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