The Mayflower set sail from England for North America in July 1620. After several delays, the ship dropped anchor off the coast of Cape Cod in November to set up the Plymouth Colony. The original 102 passengers and crew of approximately 30 were reduced to less than half their by disease and hardship during the first winter.
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Meleagris gallopavo - The wild turkey is native to Central Mexico and the Eastern United States. Adult males, called toms, weigh between 5 to 11 kilos and grow to 125 centimeters in length. Despite their bulky appearance, wild turkeys are capable flyers; domesticated turkeys cannot fly. Flights are short, covering no more than 500 meters, and are made close to the ground. Turkeys have featherless heads for display purposes; their facial area will turn blue when the bird is excited and red when it becomes aggressive.
