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How many eggs does a quail lay?

They also account for losing their nests by laying another clutch. Each time they lose a nest, they lay another, at least until the end of the season. Both the large number of eggs and the persistence in hatching a clutch helps to offset the fact that quail have a high mortality rate each year.

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What are some characteristics of a Japanese cat?

The facial characteristics include high cheekbones and slanted eyes that give the breed an oriental appearance. The Japanese Bobtail may be a solid color, calico or bi-colored. The breed is considered a medium-sized cat, with a weight range from around 6 pounds for females to 8 pounds for males. The breed does not require a lot of grooming and sheds very little.\nThe Japanese Bobtail is very social and will happily interact with the family. Because they are so sociable, it is best to provide them with a companion. Since they have been known to get into trouble when they are bored, a pet com..

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What animals eat foxes?

In Europe and Asia, the fox is preyed upon by Eurasian lynxes, caracals and leopards. In fact, the fox is so preyed upon by lynxes in parts of Russia that they are only rarely seen in areas where lynxes are well-established. The Eurasian eagle owl and other large raptors prey on foxes in Eurasia.

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What is the largest bird?

Ostriches' eyes measure about 2 inches around, making them the biggest of any terrestrial animal. Also, an ostrich has only two toes on each foot, while all other birds have more toes. The ostrich cannot fly; instead, it can run at 40 miles per hour.\nThe second-largest bird is the emu. An emu can reach a maximum height of about 6.6 feet and also cannot fly.

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Do garter snakes bite?

Although they are considered non-venomous research shows that garter snakes and most all other non-venomous snakes actually produce extremely small amounts of toxins in their saliva. However, this toxin has no effect on humans. In garter snakes, it works to stun the snake's prey, immobilizing the prey to make it easier for the snake to kill. These snakes eat a wide variety of prey, including birds, fish, insects and amphibians. In addition to biting, garter snakes have a few other defense mechanisms that they use to deter predators. These include defecating and emitting a foul-smelling su..

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How do dolphins sleep?

Dolphins sleep by resting only one side of their brains at a time. When the right side of the brain goes to sleep, the left eye closes. While the right side of the brain is resting, the left side monitors what is going on around the dolphin and tells it when to surface for a breath of fresh air. Eventually, the brain switches sides and the alert side rests. It is estimated that each half of a dolphin's brain gets around four hours of sleep per 24-hour period. This method of sleep developed to allow dolphins to avoid drowning, watch for danger and keep moving to maintain body heat.

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How do you keep squirrels out of bird feeders?

Squirrel baffles that stop squirrels from climbing up to or down to bird feeders can be installed. They are usually at least 15 inches wide and designed to slope or tilt if a squirrel tries to climb on them. Bird feeders with doors that close under the weight of squirrels are also available. Because birds cannot taste hot peppers and squirrels can, adding hot cayenne pepper to birdseed can deter squirrels.

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When can baby rabbits leave their mum?

Baby rabbits are born furless and with their eyes closed. The mother rabbit nurses the kittens and leaves the nest to forage for food. It is not unusual to find baby rabbits alone in a nest of straw, twigs and fur, as the mother often comes back at night to wean. Cottontail rabbits grow fur faster than other types of rabbits and are able to open their eyes in 10 days. They come back to their nest to sleep and often stay there until they are 4 to 5 weeks of age.

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What dog food items have been recalled this year?

Tuffy’s Pet Foods, the manufacturer of Nutrisca, has issued a voluntarily recall on certain lots of its Chicken and Chick Pea dry dog food because of potential salmonella contamination. Package codes beginning with 4G29P, 4G31P, 4H01P, 4H04P, 4H05P and 4H06P, with best by dates of July 28, 30, 31, and Aug. 3 through Aug. 5 are affected.\nBuster’s Natural Pet Supply Beef Trachea Treat with package code 8501450 was distributed to retail stores in Conifer and Lakewood, Colorado. The product has also been recalled due to salmonella concerns. The package involved in the recall is the 6-inch bee..

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What are some snapping turtle facts?

In addition to their powerful jaws, snapping turtles have massive claws on their feet that allow them to rip their food into pieces and to climb hills so they can nest. Snapping turtles rarely leave the water, with the exception being females going to lay eggs on land after mating annually during the spring. They're capable of staying under the water for up to three hours without surfacing.

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