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Can you keep garden snails as pets?

Snails usually live for 3 to 7 years in captivity. They don't need water as long as their environment is humid enough, but having a water source is preferable. Salt is fatal to snails, and salty foods should be avoided. Snails do have a breathing organ between their shell and body, so their cage must allow air flow.

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What is the white snow owl?

Male snow owls have mostly white bodies with interspersed dark patterns, and the females have dark feathers in the form of spots along the wings and upper parts of the body. This coloring scheme allows females to stay well camouflaged in the tundra background. White snow owls have to contend with longer summers, and they are mostly active during the day. White owls prefer snowy regions, but they also dwell in grasslands and rarely enter forests. They can be spotted near lakes and coastlines when they migrate south during the winter.

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When did the first shark appear?

There are over 470 species of shark living in modern times. Extinct types range from the 3.3-foot-long Cladoselache to the giant megalodon, a predatory shark that may have reached a length of 67 feet compared to a maximum of about 26 feet for the modern great white shark and 46 feet for the whale shark.

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Is broccoli good for dogs to eat?

Can I Give My Dog explains that broccoli contains a toxic substance called isothiocyanate, which can be a gastric irritant in many animals, including dogs. This is in part due to a dog's dietary system, which breaks down food in a different way from humans. Broccoli is a good source for Vitamins A, C and K, folate, manganese and fiber, notes DogChannel.com. Dogs can eat broccoli either raw or cooked, states The Daily Puppy. Chewing on a raw broccoli floret can also help keep a dog's teeth clean, notes Can I Give My Dog.

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What are some facts about border collies?

As herd dogs, border collies tend to try to corral anything that moves, including human children. These types of dogs may tend to nip, nudge or bark at noisy children as a way to attempt to control them the same way they do with sheep. They are extremely sensitive dogs and respond well to subtle commands.\nDue to their high energy levels and intelligent natures, border collies require near-constant mental and physical stimulation. If they become bored, they are likely to seek out their own amusement, which can include finding an escape route out of their pens or backyard enclosures.\nBorder co..

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What is the largest hammerhead shark?

Dennis hooked the hammerhead with a stingray as bait, taking more than five hours to reel the giant fish in. The fight lasted 12 miles until the guide was able to land the fish with the aid of 130-pound test line. The shark was an estimated 50 years old with much of its weight due to it being pregnant with 55 pups.

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What is a black Turkish Angora?

Typically, Turkish Angoras are normally white or mostly white. However, the desire for more color options has increased. It is very common to see Turkish Angoras that are black, blue, red or tortoiseshell. Any of these colors and their combinations can be registered with the CFA as long as the colors do not denote hybridization.

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What is a good dog treat recipe?

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees and dissolve the bouillon in hot water. The remaining ingredients are added to the broth, and kneaded for about three minutes until the dough forms a ball. Roll the dough out until it is about 1/2 inch thick and cut it into pieces or use a bone cookie cutter to make shapes. Place the pieces on a lightly greased cookie sheet and cook for 30 minutes. Make sure to let them cool before giving a treat to a dog.\nWhen making homemade dog treats, it is important to ensure that no ingredients are added that a dog may be allergic to. If a dog has reacted badly to an ingre..

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What is a group of orangutans called?

Orangutans can be found in Indonesia and Malaysia. They are classified as Great Apes along with gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos. Both male and female orangutans have long red hair, but males are larger than females. Males grow a beard and moustache when they reach adulthood. Wild orangutans live up to 45 years or more. They eat fruit, flowers, honey, bark, leaves and insects.

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What are some facts on snapping turtles?

Alligator snapping turtles are the largest freshwater turtles in North America. These types of snapping turtles have spiked shells; thick, curvy tails; and beak-like jaws. Male alligator snapping turtles grow to weights of about 175 pounds, while females generally weigh about 50 pounds. Common snapping turtles have ridged, rock-like shells. Both the males and females weigh approximately 35 pounds.\nBoth types of snapping turtles have crimson-colored, worm-shaped sections on their tongues that they stick out to arouse the curiosity of passing fish and frogs. Snapping turtles also eat water bird..

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