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Do ants bite?

Fire ant bites (also called stings, even though these ants to not have stingers) are especially painful. When fire ants swarm a person and bite, the victim may need medical attention. Symptoms of a fire ant bite include swelling of the bite site, itching and pain. The bites often resemble a rash and can linger up to a week.

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Why do cats growl?

Conflicts that erupt between felines sharing a home may lead to one cat growling menacingly at another cat. A cat wishing to display dominance over a rival feline uses this manner of vocalization as a form of intimidation. Cats can growl at other pets and people too.Assertive cats are more prone to start conflicts with other cats, according to the Ohio State University Department of Veterinary Medicine. In addition to the growling, they use body language to keep other cats in check. Dominant cats prove their superiority by biting, swatting, marking territory or wrestling with rivals.Cat confli..

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Why do you need to license your dog?

Many state and local governments direct the proceeds from licensing fees to local animal shelters and animal control and wildlife protection operations, so licensing your dog can also help support for animal welfare. Localities use dog licensing statistics to track the number of dogs in the area for health and safety reasons. Additionally, veterinarians in some areas face stiff penalties for failing to submit information about unlicensed dogs under their care to the local government, so licensing your dog may be essential to ensure that the dog receives veterinary care.\nAs of 2015, the averag..

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How do you rear calves?

A calf needs a clean, dry and well-bedded pen. Barns should be well-ventilated but free of drafts. A calf becomes unwilling to lie down in its pen when the pen needs cleaning and rebedding. The calf also needs free access to clean, fresh water.\nA calf needs to eat calf starter once it lives in its own pen. Good calf starter includes 20 percent crude protein and contains ground corn, rolled oats, molasses, limestone and trace mineralized salt. A calf also needs Vitamin A, Vitamin D and Vitamin E supplements, as well as terramycin or aureomycin antibiotics. A newly weaned calf eats 2.5 pounds o..

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Where do eggs come from?

Eggs form inside the oviparous species in the reproductive process. In the case of chickens, eggs form over a period of around 25 hours. Some animals' eggs are fertilized internally, and some animals' eggs are fertilized after they have been laid.\nCommercial chicken eggs are not fertilized. Chicken eggs that are fertilized eventually hatch into chicks if the reproductive process is successful.

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What are some names for a sheltie dog?

Some names for a sheltie dog inspired by personality traits are Princess, Blaze and Lady. Physical trait-inspired names include Blue, Wooly, Rusty, Tawny, Ginger and Satin. Names inspired by a location are Cody, Sydney, Raine and Misty. Other popular names include classic dog names, such as Shep. In order to find the perfect name for a sheltie dog, owners can get to know the puppy and base its name on what fits the dog. There are many websites, such as PetPlace.com, that have lists of dog names from the most common to the most unusual or funny names. Owners can search for dog names and choose ..

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What is a male dolphin called?

Grown adult bottlenose males are typically between 96 and 150 inches. Females are only slightly shorter, reaching 89 to 144 inches long. However, though nearly the same length, males weigh around 1,100 pounds, while mature females only weigh half that or slightly more. This makes the males easy to identify by their rounder body. Males are also distinguishable by their reproductive behavior, as they are known to aggressively court females.

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What are the stages for chick embryo development?

Within 24 hours of incubation, the embryo begins to develop an immune system, head and beginnings of the eyes. During the second day, the heart forms, and the ears begin to emerge. By the time 42 hours passes since the beginning of incubation, the heart begins to beat.\nOn the third day, the legs and wings begin to develop. On the fifth day, the reproductive organs begin to form and differentiation of sex occurs. By the eighth day, the embryo shows signs of feather development.\nAt the end of two weeks, the embryo forms claws and rotates into proper position for breaking out of the shell of th..

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How do you pick a dog breed?

There are questions that anyone considering a dog should ask themselves: how much room is available for an animal? What size of a dog is wanted? Every dog breed is unique in its own way. Each breed has their own temperament and needs. Some dogs are extremely hyper and may be better for kids, such as a Jack Russell Terrier. For more relaxed families, Basset Hounds might be more appropriate.\nThere are special requirements that should be considered before choosing the right dog. For instance, if hair is an issue, then having a dog that demands more grooming may not be the best choice. All dogs s..

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How do donkeys mate?

Wild donkeys, known as wild asses, mate during the rainy season in their native desert habitats. Domestic donkeys mate during any season, as do some feral wild donkeys. Their young gestate for about 12 months and are born fully developed. Donkeys generally give birth to one foal that weighs between 19 and 30 pounds. Newborn donkeys can usually stand and nurse within 30 minutes after birth. They nurse for about 5 months before weaning. Both males and females can be sexually mature at about 2 years old, but males are usually not strong enough to control a mating territory until at least 3 or 4 ..

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