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How many times per second can a woodpecker peck?

Woodpeckers have chisel-tipped bills that are both hard and straight. Woodpecker species that do more pecking have a hinge where the bill meets the skull. This hinge, plus special muscles around it and the neck, help redistribute force from drumming and pecking away from the cranium. Woodpeckers usually drum on dead branches. In addition, both sexes drum in most species.

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What are some facts about geese migration?

Migrating geese tend to flock in groups numbering tens of thousands. While some species such as the snow geese are easily recognizable during flight, since they fly in V-shaped formations, others such as brant geese fly in clusters low to the ground. During their migration, geese flocks practice "pond hopping," which means they fly from one pond to the next to secure water, food and safety.\nHowever, not all geese migrate. Some geese are known as resident geese, meaning they don't need to migrate and can therefore stay in one location permanently. This is usually the case with geese that ..

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How do you find free building plans for goat barns?

North Dakota State University Extension Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering Department also offers building plans for structures that can be purposed for goat barns. These building and facility plans were developed over many years by engineers at Land Grant Universities and provide conceptual information that is excellent for planning purposes. The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service website also offers information on housing and care for small-scale United States goat operations. Its website offers dozens of publications, forms and guida..

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What kind of animal is a minx?

There is another, and current, English word that is spelled and pronounced similarly to minx that does refer to an animal: mink. Minks are members of the weasel family. There are several species, one native to North America and another to Europe. They are trapped or farmed for their luxurious fur.\nThe two words, mink and minx, are probably not related in origin. The etymology of minx is well-attested to as being from mynx, for a dog. Mink is of dubious origin, most likely derived from Scandinavian. Dutch and Swedish have similar words for the same animal.

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How can you tell how old a turtle is?

A tortoise or turtle's growth rings do not necessarily represent a year's growth. Within a season, multiple growth rings may form, especially if the animal is in good health. After 10 to 20 years, the appearance of new growth rings ceases almost entirely. Over time the animal's carapace may flatten and lose its sheen.

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What is an Anatolian mastiff?

The mastiff is a very large and gentle dog, reaching weights of up to 250 pounds. Considered the largest breed in terms of mass, the English mastiff is intelligent, docile, calm, even-tempered and self-confident. As a mixed breed, the Anatolian mastiff may display the temperaments and tendencies of both breeds. It is a large dog that needs stern leadership.

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What is a pithed frog?

Pithing a frog is performed in scientific experiments concerning frog reflexes, and a second step, "double pithing," involves destroying the spinal cord, again testing behavior reflexes. The scientific reasoning behind pithing a frog is to determine which behaviors require the spinal cord and brain working together, which behaviors require the spinal cord only or brain only, and which behaviors require neither. Frogs should be cleaned prior to pithing.

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How much does an average chicken weigh?

By comparison, the average broiler chicken weighed 5.03 pounds in 2000, 3.93 pounds in 1980 and 2.89 pounds in 1940. The mortality rate of chickens raised for food was approximately 3.8 percent in 2011, compared to 5 percent in 1995 and 10 percent in 1945. In California, the average broiler chicken weighed 4.8 pounds after 49 days in 1995 and 4 pounds after 42 days of feeding.

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Did Nutro dog food get recalled?

The 2007 recall affected hundreds of products and dozens of brands, including dog foods from Nutro's Basic, Natural Choice, Max and Ultra lines. The affected foods included Chinese-sourced wheat gluten, which was contaminated with melamine and cyanuric acid. The 2009 recall occurred when a worker's hard hat made its way into the manufacturing line, causing melted plastic to contaminate specific batches of Ultra and Natural Choice dog food.

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What is the average price of a horse?

Among the purchase price of the horse, horses rack up other regular costs, including feed, board and healthcare, among others, states the UMaine website.For feeding costs, horses require grain, hay, salt and minerals, and the amount they eat typically depends on their weight.Boarding costs are another factor to consider, and different boarding facilities offer different degrees of services, such as stall cleanings and pasture time.Vet fees and other healthcare costs are also a consideration for horse owners, as horses require regular check-ups and vaccinations to remain healthy.

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