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How many hawksbill turtles are left in the world?

Sea turtle populations are based on estimations of how many nesting females there are, as scientists can make guesses based on beach reports. However, hawksbills like to lay eggs away from other turtles, so it is sometimes difficult to count how many females are nesting.\n\nFemales only lay eggs every couple of years. They always go back to the place they were hatched to lay their own eggs. In a nesting season, the females may return to the beach as many as five times to lay another nest of eggs, usually twice a month. As they lay over 100 eggs each time, they can have as many as 650 eggs in a..

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What are some facts about Gila woodpeckers?

Adult Gila woodpeckers weigh about 3.5 ounces and measure 8 to 10 inches in length. These medium-large sized woodpeckers often nest in cavities of the saguaro cactus, excavated by their long beaks and strong neck muscles. The birds tend to lay three to four eggs in April or May, with the inside of the saguaro providing a safe, cool place to raise their young. Gila woodpeckers prefer to dine on insects, cactus fruits, mistletoe berries and other seasonal fruits.

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How are chicken eggs fertilized?

Without a rooster, hens lay unfertilized eggs. Why they continue to lay eggs is unknown, but it is hypothesized that the eggs become too large to remain inside and are expelled. Hens can start laying eggs between 20 to 26 weeks. The egg laying interval varies based on breed and health, though the average is once every 24 hours. There is no chance of a chick hatching from an unfertilized egg, especially if it has been refrigerated.\nFor good egg production, chickens need approximately 16 percent of their diets to consist of protein. Pasture-fed chickens need more protein to produce eggs of comp..

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Do worms have teeth?

The swallowed food goes through the pharynx and the esophagus and finally into the crop, where food is temporarily stored. From the crop, the food enters into the worm's gizzard, which is named such because of its muscles. Food is ground here before entering into the worm's intestine, which is over two-thirds of its body length. Broken-down food that is beneficial enters into the worm's bloodstream, while the unwanted remnants are removed from its body as worm feces or castings.

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How does a squirrel monkey protect itself?

Most troops are made up of 40 to 50 monkeys, but it's not unheard of for the group to reach up to 500 monkeys. In groups of this size, it's easy for squirrel monkeys to fight off most predators. Troops are also made up of a number of subgroups that stick together during the day. For example, adult male squirrel monkeys may make up one group, while pregnant females make up another. At night, the entire group sleeps together, but they break off into their respective subgroups in the morning.\nSquirrel monkeys are preyed upon by a range of other animals, from large birds to snakes, so s..

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What are some reputable wire fox terrier rescues?

Applicants who are interested in adopting must fill out a form and be willing to undergo an adoption process. The available dogs are fostered in Iowa, Chicago and the surrounding states. All applicants are considered as long as they are willing to travel to adopt, as this rescue group does not ship or transport dogs.\nFoxTerrierRescue.net is a volunteer group with members throughout the United States and Canada. This group re-homes fox terriers from animal shelters or from homes that can no longer care for them. Listings contain comprehensive background information and a photo, as well as a se..

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How big do sea monkeys grow?

Sea monkeys aren't actually monkeys at all, but a genetically altered species of brine shrimp, or Artemia salina. Their creator, Harold von Braunhut, noticed brine shrimp, which was sold as food in a pet store, in the 50s. Fascinated by the way that the species go into suspended animation until they are revived by water, he came up with the idea to market the dried shrimp as pets.Sea monkeys do not occur in nature, but result instead from crossbreeding to develop a species that is hardier and more suitable for growing in a home tank or fish bowl. Sea monkeys come with a special nutrient p..

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Do male cats spray after being neutered?

The main reason male cats spray urine is to leave messages for other cats. The messages they send let other cats know that the sprayed area is their territory, how long ago they were there or when they may return. Male cats living in multiple-cat households are more likely to mark areas with urine than their solitary counterparts.

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What are some rabies symptoms in dogs?

During the prodromal phase, the dog begins to exhibit the first symptoms of rabies, such as a change in tone of the dog's bark, chewing at the bite site, fever and loss of appetite. The prodromal phase lasts for two to three days depending on how close the initial bite was to the dog's head. The prodromal is followed by the furious phase, in which the dog becomes aggressive and begins to try to eat or bite anything, barks or growls constantly, exhibits extremely erratic behavior, shows anxiety and hyperalertness, suffers from seizures or is generally uncoordinated in its movements. T..

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How long do baby rabbits stay in the nest?

Even if a rabbit is left alone in the wild, a baby rabbit is rarely actually orphaned. House Rabbit Society warns that bunnies should be left alone since their mother usually comes to nurse them every morning and evening. Despite their small size, fully-furred bunnies with open eyes and erect ears are strong enough to move around and do not need human help.

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