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Is it legal to have a pet squirrel in Florida?

With each additional squirrel owned, the cage dimensions must be increased by 25 percent. Florida regulations also require the cage to be outfitted with a nest or shelter box that can house all the animals simultaneously, a raised climbing apparatus, items that provide physical stimulation and something that the squirrels can gnaw on. Items that provide physical stimulation can include balls, boxing or tubing, while gnawing items can be trees or logs.

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How long does a dead mouse stink?

Using rodent bait to kill these pests often results in the rodents dying within the walls of a home. In a wet environment, the mouse takes longer to decompose or dry out, which can cause the smell to last longer. The warmer the environment, the faster the pest will decompose.\nUsing a charcoal-activated air cleaner helps eliminate the smell. Some air sprays, particularly odor neutralizing sprays, help to get rid of the smell. Regular air fresheners only last a short time and need reapplying often.

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Can dogs get HIV?

Other diseases have the potential to spread from humans to dogs. Oregon State University indicates that there is evidence that the H1N1 flu has been passed from people to animals. Only a limited number of cases have appeared, so the process is not well understood.\nThe University of Wisconsin states that humans are able to transmit Salmonella bacteria to dogs. This often results in dogs passing the infection on to other people.

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What is the symbolic meaning of mockingbirds?

The mockingbird's name comes from the way the bird mimics the calls of other birds, to both attract and repel other birds. Mockingbirds are known for being very intelligent and protective of their families. There are many myths about mockingbirds. Certain tribes of Native Americans once believed the mockingbird taught people how to speak, while others see mockingbirds as guardians of the dead. Cherokees used to have their children eat mockingbird heads in the belief it would make them smarter.

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How many teeth does a hammerhead shark have?

The hammerhead uses its sharp teeth to feed on smaller sharks, crustaceans, groupers, herring, sardines, sea cats, squid and other fish. Since stingrays are equipped with venomous stingers in their tails, hammerheads use a unique predatory tactic. Using the side of its head to pin a ray flat to the ocean's floor, the shark rotates its head, taking off large chunks of the ray with its deadly bite.

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What is a trimac cicihlid?

These fish can grow up to 14 inches in length, so they are large for an aquarium fish. They require a tank size of at least 75 gallons if they are kept in captivity. Trimac cichlids are also very aggressive in nature, so they must be kept with other large cichlids or catfish.\nPhysically, trimac cichlids are easily distinguished from other fish by the three spots that they have on either side of the head and by a red spot behind their gills. They are green or yellow in color with black spots. These fish are omnivores.\nMales of the species are larger than females. They have a larger red spot a..

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How loud is a dog bark?

Most dogs bark between 80 and 90 decibels in volume, about as loud as a shouting human. Decibels are a measure of sound intensity, not absolute volume. Noise levels in kennels can be between 95 to 115 decibels, due to the acoustic properties of the architecture. Dog barking at that level is considered an occupational hazard, as levels above 85 decibels can damage hearing if exposure to the noise is prolonged.

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How many legs does a grasshopper have?

Grasshoppers are an insect, and in comparison to the rest of the class, they possess the rare ability to jump. They are typically found in meadows or fields, and their diet consists of grass, weeds and shrubs. Their predators include rodents, larger insects, birds and reptiles. Grasshoppers are also consumed by humans that live in Africa and Asia.\nThere are over 11,000 species of grasshoppers, and they can be found all over the world. Their bodies are normally green, yellow or brown.

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How soon can you de-flea a kitten?

Capstar is a type of flea-killing product that is administered orally to kittens as early as 4 weeks of age. It begins to kill fleas right away and works within 6 hours to kill off 90 percent of the fleas on the kitten. Most vets recommend Capstar because it kills quickly and is easy to administer.Flea-control products are divided into two types: the type that kills live fleas right away and those that affect the eggs and larvae of the fleas. After adult fleas are killed off, killing the offspring, which includes the larvae and the flea eggs, prevents reinfestation of the kitten.Products that ..

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Where do lizards live?

Lizards are cold-blooded animals, meaning they do not have a high enough metabolism to regulate their own body temperatures. This means that globally distribution is higher in the tropics, sparser in temperate regions and entirely nonexistent at the poles. Lizards rely on the ambient temperature of the regions they inhabit to provide them with sufficient energy to remain active. Snowy mountain peaks, icebergs and even temperate regions in the winter are all exceedingly inhospitable places for lizards to live.\nOn the other hand, deserts, which are primarily inhospitable to most forms of life, ..

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