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What are some different types of birds?

Birds are a very diverse group of creatures. Tiny hummingbirds resemble insects in their movement, while some ostriches are as tall as humans. Scientists disagree somewhat on how to classify the approximately 10,000 species of birds, but they do know that the group arose sometime in the Mesozoic from a subgroup of the dinosaurs. This technically makes birds reptiles, although most people would readily distinguish birds from slow-moving, cold-blooded reptiles like turtles or lizards.\nAlthough there are thousands of species of birds, more than half of them are classified as passerines. These ar..

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Can dogs have bananas to eat?

When deciding what to feed your dog, a rule of thumb is to stay as close as possible to the dog's natural diet. A dog in the wild would not normally seek out fruit to eat. If your goal is a healthier dog, then it is a better choice to increase outdoor activities and exercise and feed your dog high-quality protein.

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What do horses like to eat?

The base of a horse's diet is roughage, usually in the form of hay made from dried grasses and legumes. Grass hays like Bermuda and Timothy offer a lower amount of protein than a legume hay like alfalfa or clover. The type of hay a horse needs depends on his energy needs. Performance and working horses need high levels of protein and are typically fed a combination of legume hay and supplemental grains. Horses kept as pets and occasional riding horses don't need the level of protein and energy in legumes, and are usually fed primarily grass hay.\nSupplemental grains like oats and bar..

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Why do dogs eat Kleenex?

Bored puppies who do not have enough exciting things to chew when they are young may resort to facial tissues and other paper products for entertainment. Puppies can't always distinguish between positive attention and negative attention from owners. Eating paper products often earns a puppy its owner's attention in the form of scolding, which is mistaken for desired attention.\nPuppies with pica, a disease where the body craves non-food items, tend to have stronger tendencies to eat paper. Toilet paper and tissues are often easily accessible to puppies and satisfy their cravings. Pup..

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What are the sea urchin's adaptations for survival?

The spines of urchins are crucial for their survival. Unable to swim or crawl quickly, sea urchins would be easy prey for crabs, large fish and sharks. However, the spines provide very effective protection for these peaceful herbivores. When a shadow passes over a sea urchin, the urchin wiggles its spines, which is presumably an adaptation designed to dissuade a lurking predator.\nThe spines of sea urchins are very sensitive to touch and chemicals in the water. If the spines touch something sharp, they will all turn and point in that direction. Sea urchins use their spines to wear away depress..

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What is the term for animals that eat both plants and animals?

The word "omnivore" is derived from Latin, and it means "all-eater." Scientists classify two general types of omnivores. First, there are omnivores that hunt for their food as well as forage for fresh plant matter. Second, there are omnivores that are classified as scavengers. These omnivores feed on already dead animals and plants. Some herbivores incidentally eat small amounts of animal food if that type of animal matter becomes available. Incidental consumption does not classify a living creature as an omnivore.

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How long are dolphins pregnant?

Female dolphins may give birth every two years, though the average interval is three years. Baby dolphins are born throughout the year worldwide, with peak birth months varying by geographical location. The mother dolphin nurses her calf near the surface of the water for up to 18 months after birth. The young dolphin then stays with the mother for six years, by which time it has garnered the skills needed for hunting and surviving,

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What are baby iguanas called?

Iguana hatchlings hatch after between 10 to 15 weeks of incubation and look similar in shape and coloring to adult iguanas. They remain with their families in the nest for one year after hatching.\nThe iguana genus includes two species called the Lesser Antillean iguana and the green iguana, which are distinguished by differences in their coloring. Both species are generally found in forested areas.

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How much vitamin C should a dog be given?

The Dog Food Project notes that vitamin C given to dogs from external sources such as fruit will not produce toxicity because the nutrient is water soluble and readily excreted. However, external vitamin C sources may cause diarrhea because the nutrient is a natural laxative. Recent studies indicate that excessive vitamin C in dogs may lead to kidney stones or difficulty absorbing vitamin B12.

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What do red tailed-hawks eat?

The red-tailed hawk is a carnivorous bird, which means they only eat meat. Most of the calories a red-tailed hawk consumes are from small rodents, such as mice. These make up around 85 percent of the hawk's diet and are essential for the bird's survival.\nThe red-tailed hawk is also known to eat larger mammals. The birds have been observed eating animals as large as rabbits, which require considerably more strength to attack than smaller rodents.\nOther birds are also an important part of the red-tailed hawks' diet. The most commonly eaten bird is the red-winged blackbird. These..

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