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How do dolphins reproduce?

Dolphins mate throughout the year with an increase in the spring and fall seasons. A female dolphin will carry a baby, called a calf, anywhere from nine to 17 months depending on the type of dolphin specie. Dolphin calves will stay with the mother and nurse for up to 2 years and remain with the mother for anywhere from eight to nine years.

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What do silver dollar fish eat?

If a silver dollar fish lives in the same tank with more aggressive fish, it is important to supervise feeding times to make sure the aggressive fish do not eat all of the food. Even though they are vegetarians, silver dollar fish will eat blood worms, mosquito larvae and brine shrimp. These items should be considered a treat not a regular meal.

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How does a shark adapt to its environment?

Defenders of Wildlife points out that sharks' bones are made of cartilage, which makes their bodies lighter. Accordingly, their muscular bodies swim faster than bony fish. Shark skin is made of hydrodynamic scales that also act as a skeleton that conserves energy in the water. The lower side of sharks are light-colored to camouflage their bodies so that predators have trouble seeing them from below, according to Defenders of Wildlife.\nSharks have adapted to various ocean environments. The predators live in open ocean, shallow coastal regions and on the ocean floor. Sharks-World points ou..

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What is being done to save the blue whale?

Because of their size, blue whales were not targeted by whalers until the late 19th century, when the deck-mounted harpoon cannon was invented. From then until the IWC ban on hunting in 1966, blue whale populations decreased 70 to 90 percent. Illegal hunting continued to occur until the late 1970s, but from then until 2014, there has been no commercial hunting of blue whales, except for isolated incidents.\nApart from hunting, blue whales face threats such as ship strikes, entanglement in commercial fishing gear, noise from oceangoing vessels and habitat degradation due to pollution and global..

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What is the fastest animal on two legs?

Ostriches are able to achieve high speeds and levels of endurance due to their massive thigh muscles, long legs, stable joints and unique toe structure. The thigh muscles and long legs allow ostriches to take up to 16-foot strides when running. Their joints prevent sideways movement, freeing up muscle energy that could otherwise be wasted maintaining stability. The ostrich's soft, taloned, two-toed feet aid in balance, shock absorption and traction, while its tip-toe running posture gives the ostrich a spring-like launch with every step.

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Can you give a dog baby aspirin?

Long-term aspirin use is not recommended due to potential side effects, such as bleeding, kidney problems and digestive problems. Aspirin should always be given with food, and coated aspirin is recommended because it is easier on a dog's stomach than regular aspirin. Dogs suffering from long-term health conditions are typically prescribed pain relievers specifically formatted for dogs, such as meloxicam or deracoxib.

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Where do squirrels sleep?

Squirrels that exist in hot climates focus on burrowing their dens in areas that are free from sunlight and closer to the ground. Ground squirrels retreat to their dens for up to 5 months during the winter time in order to stay warm. Tree squirrels, on the other hand, do not hibernate, but instead focus on building better nests with the idea of staying as warm as possible during the winter months.

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What are some interesting elf owl facts?

Unlike most owls, the elf owl does not hoot but instead makes a high-pitched "whi-whi-whi" sound. Elf owls are migratory and spend the winter months from central to south Mexico. Elf owls have the highest rate of breeding success among owls, achieving a birth rate of 70 percent.\nThe elf owl was first reported on in 1861 by James Graham Cooper. Other names for the elf owl are Texas elf owl, Whitney's elf owl and dwarf owl.

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What is the purpose of the bordetella vaccine for dogs?

Kennel cough describes a number of different contagious diseases that cause coughing among dogs. The bordetella vaccine protects against infection with one of the more common causes of kennel cough. Dogs who spend time in kennels, daycare situations or other social situations are likely to contract kennel cough unless vaccinated.\nIn healthy dogs, kennel cough is generally a mild self-limiting illness. However, in dogs with underlying health issues, it can result in serious illness and even death.

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What do baby lizards eat?

Lizards can be found all over the world, so the diet of a particular species of lizard is dependent on the type of environment it lives in and the food options available to it. While some lizards are carnivorous like the Komodo dragon, others are herbivores like the iguana. Others are omnivores like the bearded dragon. Many lizard species eat flies and crickets, and some eat larger animals, such as snails or spiders. The Komodo dragon has even been known to hunt deer and humans.\nWild lizards also have different and usually more varied diets than pet lizards. Lizard species that are most commo..

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