Never ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, EVER, whistle attack target on a Dino that isn't dead. It will run off, never to be seen again.

Kotura

Feeding it what you want it to gather has NO EFFECT on its father rates. These are determined by the additional level granted every level to increase your moschops' gathering efficiency of your chosen resource.

Best for if you need fast polymer for crafting. I have used this countless times to make all the industrial equipment. But only level up health and weight and put the gathering levels into polymer. Mines at 530% and I get 50 polymer per penguin. 👍