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What is a physical description of a monkey?

New World monkeys have flatter noses. They are also more specialized for life in the trees. The capuchin monkey is the only species from this group that spends any time at all on the forest floor, and even it is mostly arboreal. Many have grasping tails that help them stay balanced when moving from branch to branch. Their body size runs from small to medium, as lighter bodies have an easier time leaping in the tree tops. Most do not have fingernails.\nOld World monkeys are stockier and have skulls with prominent ridges. They are medium to large sized, as many are adapted for life on the ground..

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Where can you find sound clips of a giraffe?

Mother giraffes sometimes make a "moo" sound. Giraffes are the tallest of all the animal species. Males can be between 4.8 and 5.5 meters tall and weigh up to 900 kilograms. There are three color varieties of giraffes. The Masai giraffe has yellow fur and dark blotches. The reticulated giraffe has a red coat with yellow spots, and the Rothschild giraffe has a pale coat with fewer blotches than the other two varieties.

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What are some good small dogs to adopt for apartment living?

In addition to size, apartment dwellers may want to consider other dog breed characteristics such as whether the dog barks frequently or whether it behaves well when meeting other people. Additionally, apartment residents aren't necessarily limited to smaller dog breeds. Large dogs with low energy levels, such as the mastiff, are often content to lounge in a small apartment as long as they are given a daily walk.

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Why are spider monkeys endangered?

Spider monkey habitat loss occurs due to logging of forests as well as clearing for land use such as slash-and-burn agriculture, cattle ranching and commercial farming for crops such as coffee, cocoa and soy. Timber plantations replace indigenous forests. Mining of bauxite, clay, granite and sand causes deforestation, erosion and the pollution of fresh water supplies. Illegal palm harvesting decimates entire stands of palm trees. Highways, farmlands and urban areas interrupt habitats, and because they prefer old growth and avoid disturbed areas, spider monkeys do not respond well to habitat fr..

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Where do seagulls go at night?

Gulls often choose to sleep in parking lots and playing fields as a defense, as open spaces enable the early detection of a potential threat coming from a distance. Herring gulls drink freshwater but can also consume saltwater because of a special gland located above their eyes. The salt is released as a runny liquid.

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How long do turtle eggs take to hatch?

According to About.com, sea turtles mate in the ocean. Afterwards, the female turtle swims to the shore to lay her eggs. She buries the eggs in the sand and leaves them there to incubate and hatch.\nCommon box turtles may mate on land or in the water and the female box turtle usually lays her eggs in a nest on top of the sand instead of burying them.

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Where do Siberian tigers live?

Of all the tigers, the Siberian's habitat is the furthest north, and it's much harsher than the environment of its counterparts. The harshness of the climate and remoteness of the habitat mean that less people are present and the ecosystem is more intact, a luxury other tiger subspecies do not have. The Siberian tiger is the largest of all the tiger subspecies, weighing in at 660 pounds, and about 10 feet long. Like all tigers, the biggest threat to the Siberian tiger is habitat destruction and hunting. As of 2014, all five tiger subspecies are listed as endangered, and many conserva..

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How can I stop my cat from crying while in heat?

Cats cry or yowl a great deal during the breeding season, says the ASPCA. Females are letting the males know that they are ready, and males are trying to gain entry to the female. The best way to prevent this is to fix the cat by spaying or neutering it.The ASPCA notes that the breeding season for the common house cat starts in February and occurs every 18 to 24 days for four to 10 days at a time until September. When in heat, cats demonstrate more affection, rub against people and things, roll on floors, purr and meow.There are other factors besides being in heat that cause cats to cry, state..

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How do you get free bee hives?

Here are some steps to follow when taking control of a beehive.Prepare for swarm seasonBuild a beehive box for the bees to move into or purchase one. These boxes are usually wooden with one or more bar frames inside them for the bees to build wax combs on. Also, alert neighbors about wanting to collect a swarm so they'll know to call if they see one.Get to the swarmPut on protective clothing, such as a long sleeve shirt, heavy gloves and netted hat to shield the face. Bees are generally docile while swarming, but it is good to be proactive about safety. Get to the location of the swarm qu..

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How do you pair Indian ringneck parakeets?

Some breeders prefer to house individual pairs together year-round, which reduces aggression and stress. Breeders who are breeding for a specific mutation prefer to separate males from females. Although the species does not generally pair bond, breeder Joyce Baum has witnessed pairs preening each other, sleeping together and eating together outside of the breeding system, which she attributes to the individual personalities of the birds. Baum has also observed that despite the initial show of hostility, a female parakeet usually accepts the male and raises the clutch with him. One way to creat..

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