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Where did monkeys come from?

According to the San Diego Zoo, there are two types of monkeys: Old World and New World. Old World monkeys live in Africa, Central and Southern Asia, India and Japan. New World monkeys call Central and South America and Mexico home. Palomar College notes that during the Oligocene Epoch, the continents began to change shape and move away from each other into their current locations. Palomar College also notes that this shift is how the two types of monkeys ended up on opposite sides of the globe and began to distinguish themselves. The changing of the climate during the Miocene Epoch continued ..

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What is the difference between a water moccasin and a cottonmouth?

Called "water moccasins" in reference to their fondness for aquatic habitats, the snakes earned the name "cottonmouth" from their peculiar defensive display. When confronted with a predator or threat, a cottonmouth coils its body and opens its jaws wide, displaying the stark white interior of its mouth. During this display, cottonmouths may also vibrate their tails and emit musk.\nCottonmouths are generalist predators that consume a wide variety of species. They hunt for fish, frogs, rodents and other snakes - even other cottonmouths. Cottonmouth venom helps to digest the tissues of its prey, ..

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What is the average size of an octopus?

The giant Pacific octopus lives in waters of the North Pacific. This octopus generally prefers colder water and can be found at depths of 6,000 feet or more. Like other octopuses, the giant Pacific octopus subsists on a diet of crustaceans, mollusks and fish. Adult giant Pacific octopuses are preyed upon by sperm whales, harbor seals and sleeper sharks. Octopuses are considered by many scientists to be the most intelligent invertebrates on the planet.

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What does a stingray eat?

Stingrays possess sharp, powerful teeth that are strong enough to crack the shells of crustaceans and mollusks and withdraw the meat within. They hunt stealthily, blending in with the ocean floor until they locate their prey. Their mouths are also equipped with sensors that detect the electrical charges emitted by other animals. Their preferred meals include clams and mussels.

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What are some ways to find baby chickens for sale?

MyPetChicken.com is the ideal hatchery for a chicken hobbyist. It offers a wide variety of breeds in sexed and straight-run, day-old chicks. Depending on the time of year and buyer's distance from the hatchery, the company offers minimum orders as low as three chicks. The website also has a comprehensive selection of supplies and provides excellent tutorials on raising chicks and caring for chickens.\nSupplies needed for raising chicks include a brooder with top netting, heat source, absorbent bedding, and food and watering supplies. A brooder can be as simple as a cardboard box, as long ..

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What eats a kingfisher?

Found all over the world, kingfishers are omnivores. Its diet consists mainly of fish, but a kingfisher also may feed on insects and frogs.\nThere are close to 100 different species of kingfishers. They can have brightly colored feathers. Kingfishers range in size from 4 to 15 inches, and their life span ranges between 6 to 10 years. Weighing between 13 and 16 ounces, the heaviest kingfisher species is the Laughing Kookaburra of Australia.\nDue to deforestation, some kingfisher species, which inhabit forests in different parts of the world, are considered threatened species.

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What causes giardia in cats?

Cats infected with the giardia parasite can be tested by a veterinarian. Because the parasite can be detected in feces, tests for giardia infection typically involve a fecal smear. Giardia parasites can be treated with prescription medicine and by thoroughly bathing cats to remove any traces of the parasite. To help prevent the infection, don't allow cats to drink outdoor water and clean up thoroughly after cats use the bathroom.

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What is the process for hatching swan eggs?

Swan eggs must be turned very carefully to prevent the inner membrane from tearing loose from the outer shell of the egg, a problem that often results in the death of the developing swan. Each egg is typically turned about one-quarter turn every 3 to 4 hours in the wild. The eggs should be placed with the narrow end pointed down slightly. Eggs that are incubated may be turned by placing a small board under one edge of the container to lift it slightly and switching the board to lift the opposite side of the container as needed.\nThe temperature and humidity levels are very important to the pro..

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What are some of the sounds that a snowy owl makes?

Snowy owls rarely make noise outside of breeding season, when males emit a loud hoo-hoo sound as a mating call and to advise others of territorial boundaries. They also make barking sounds, cackles and shrieks. They snap their bills when agitated, making a clacking sound. Chicks under 2 weeks of age cheep but hiss and squeal as they get older.

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Do goldfish eat other fish?

Goldfish also enjoy eating pellets that are sold in pet stores, as well as boiled vegetables, peas without the shell, brine shrimp and bloodworms. All pieces must be small enough to fit in the goldfish's mouth.\nTo keep other fish in the same tank as a goldfish, the other fish need to be fast swimmers and larger than the goldfish. It is also important to remember other rules for having multiple fish, including choosing fish that like the same temperatures and that do not eat goldfish.

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