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What are some aquatic animals?

The types of aquatic animals in a given location depend on the water habitat. For instance, clownfish live in the saltwater of the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Red Sea. Another saltwater fish, the red lionfish, is native to Indo-Pacific waters, but has spread invasively throughout the Atlantic Ocean. The long-horned cowfish, a brightly colored green, yellow and blue species, also lives in the Indo-Pacific.\nThere are also many aquatic invertebrate animals such as the Japanese sea nettle from the Pacific Ocean and the moon jelly from the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. These boneless an..

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What are the typical dimensions of a chicken nesting box?

Nest boxes must be large enough for the hens to lay and turn around comfortably, but not large enough for them to stand and roost. Boxes that allow for a lot of movement increase the risk of broken eggs. Straw, pine shavings or grass hay are used to line the chicken nesting boxes. However, cedar shavings pose a health risk because they are potentially toxic to the chickens.

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What are some adaptations that spiders have?

Most spiders spin sticky webs which they use to capture insects. Their venom paralyzes the prey. Spider venom also works as a digestive enzyme, which dissolves the insides of the prey, allowing spiders to drink the nutrients. The venom can also work as a preservative. In this case, spiders can wrap the insect in their web for storage and later consumption.\nSpider anatomy allows for locomotive adaptations. Because of their eight legs made up of seven segments each, spiders can move quickly and adeptly. Certain spiders, such as the common house spider, have special adaptations to their hind leg..

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Where are pitbull puppies available for free adoption online?

As of 2015, pit bull fans can also find pit bulls for adoption on the Villalobos Rescue Center website. Based in Louisiana, this rescue center has become famous because it sits at the center of the reality TV show Pitbulls and Paroles. The show focuses on the plight of pit bulls that need homes and the band of paroles who help rescue them from bad situations and find them their forever home.\nMost rescue centers have adult pit bulls for adoption, but as some of the pit bulls they rescue may be pregnant, these rescue centers often have puppies as well.\nPit bulls have earned an unfortunate repu..

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How long do tiger barbs live?

Tiger barbs do best when kept in groups of five or more. They need room to swim and places to hide, like rocks or driftwood. Plants should be near the aquarium's edges to provide space to swim. Tiger barbs eat a mix of vegetable-based flake food, freeze-dried food and live food. Tiger barbs prefer water that is soft and slightly acidic. They can tolerate temperatures between 68 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit with a preferred range between 74 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is pacing a sign of in older dogs?

An older dog pacing can be a sign of a serious illness or condition, and seeking immediate veterinary care is the best course of action to avoid deadly complications, according to The Nest.\nKeep records and take videos of an older dog's pacing, says The Nest. These recordings prove invaluable in the diagnostic and treatment process for the dog's condition.

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What is the natural habitat of giraffes?

Giraffes consume hundreds of tons of food weekly from the flat-topped acacia trees that are typical in their habitat. The giraffes' height and 21-inch tongues allow them to reach the tops of these trees, where the most leaves and buds grow. Their height also lets them spot predators, such as lions, across the open areas of the savanna. The biggest threat to the giraffe is man, who continues to encroach on the natural habitat by building roads and clearing land.

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Where do foxes live?

The term "fox" refers to a male. They are also referred to as dogs, as foxes are part of the dog family. The female fox is called a vixen and her babies are pups.\nA vixen gives birth to four or five pups in the spring. The males and other adults in the pack bring food to the vixen and her pups until they are about 4-6 weeks old and can go out and hunt for themselves.

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What is the red flap under a turkey's chin?

Every turkey has a wattle underneath its chin, and just as humans' features differ, turkeys' wattles come in various shapes and sizes depending on the turkey. For every turkey, though, the wattle turns bright red if the turkey is angry, upset or otherwise distressed. A turkey's wattle also turns bright red during courtship, a sign it is ready to mate.

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What care does a newborn opossum need?

When opossums are born, they are the size of a honeybee. The newborns must crawl into their mother's pouch so they can nurse. Some of the newborns do not make it to the pouch, and ultimately fewer than half of the babies survive to adulthood. Depending on the species of opossum, mothers can nurse as many as 13 babies. The young opossums nurse for 70 to 125 days.\nDuring this time, the babies cannot walk and depend on their mother to move around. Neither can they defend themselves, so they must hide in their mother's pouch. As the young mature, they may crawl out the mother's pou..

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