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Is the golden bamboo lemur endangered?

The golden bamboo lemur lives in the rain forests of southeastern Madagascar. About the size of a cat, it is named for the golden fur surrounding its face. It is crepuscular and is most active during twilight hours when it feeds on bamboo grass. The golden bamboo lemur consumes as much as 18 ounces of bamboo per day.

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How do you find dogs for adoption in Massachusetts?

The MSPCA-Angell operates a lookup tool with which you can search for adoptable dogs in Massachusetts. On the site's homepage, hover the mouse pointer over Adoption Centers and click Search Adoptable Animals on the drop-down menu. Under Adoption Search, choose the type of shelter, type of pet, age and gender and click Search. The page also displays all the adoptable pets under the care of the MSPCA adoption centers. Click the picture of a dog to view more information about the center that currently cares for the dog.\nAdopt A Pet and PetFinder are two of the largest pet adoption advertise..

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What is the life span of a praying mantis?

Over 2000 species of praying mantis are found around the world, and they vary in size from 1 to 6 inches long. Praying mantises also have many different looks, including some that feature elaborate camouflage for protection. Mantises can be kept as pets and do not take up much room, needing only a small enclosure. They are carnivores that eat other smaller insects, and they molt regularly as they grow larger.

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How do you groom a horse?

Loosen dirt with a curry combSwirl a curry comb over the horse's neck and body with light circular strokes.Smooth the coatUse a dandy brush to flick the loosened dirt up and away from the horse, and then smooth the coat with a soft body brush.Comb the mane and tailDetangle the mane and tail with a wide-toothed comb. Start at the bottom of the mane, work up to the neck, and then comb the tail with the same technique. Work slowly and gently to avoid ripping the hair. Clean the hoovesRun a hand down one of the front legs, and pull the foot up. Hold the hoof pick in your fist with the sharp e..

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How much do dolphins weigh?

Another odd member of the dolphin family is the pilot whale. The smallest dolphins, when it comes to length, are the vaquita porpoise and the Hector's dolphin. Sadly, one species of dolphins is now considered extinct and that is the Yangtze River dolphin. All dolphins can live up to 40 years in the wild and orcas can live up to 70 years in the wild. In captivity, dolphins have been known to have a much shorter lifespan.Dolphins are interesting species that sleep semi-consciously. The dolphin is unlike humans and cannot breathe subconsciously, but rather needs to be fully awake or consciou..

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How can you tell the difference between a male and female fish?

There can be a wide range of differences between the genders of various species of fish. There can also be very few differences, making it difficult to discern which are male and female. Fish owners can look to a few common differences that may help them determine the gender of their aquatic pets.Generally, females are larger than males and appear fatter. This is especially so when they are carrying a lot of eggs. In cichlids, the males also have a large head bump. Males of most species have a larger pectoral fin than the female, with a thicker main ray. Male fish at spawning time, usually spr..

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How much does a seahorse weigh?

There are more than 40 different species of seahorses, and 39 of them are listed as endangered. Seahorses live exclusively in the ocean, though some, such as the dwarf seahorse, can be kept as pets. In reproduction, the male is impregnated by the female and holds the fertilized eggs in his brood pouch for two to three weeks. After the seahorses hatch, they immediately become independent of the parent seahorses.

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What does the inside of a whale look like?

On the spinal columns of whales, the neck vertebrae are usually fused to provide stability while they are swimming. They have flexible rib cages to prevent their ribs from breaking under the pressure of diving deep. Whales' fore-flippers have five fingers with segmented finger bones. Whales also have vestigial pelvic bones, and some have vestigial back leg and foot bones. To remain buoyant in water, their bones are light and soft. When whales accidentally become beached, their bones struggle to withstand the weight and their internal organs may become crushed.\nWhales' lungs and hear..

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What are some fun royal penguin facts?

Royal penguins build up layers of fat by feeding on krill, squid, crustaceans and small fish. This enables them to survive the mating period without foraging for food. They live together in large colonies. The males arrive on Macquarie Island first, scrape hollows in the ground and construct nests of small rocks and plants. Royal penguins are mainly monogamous and return to the same mates, but unmated males seek out females with special body movements and sounds.\nFemales lay two eggs a year. The first is usually smaller than the second and is pushed out of the nest. The parents take turns inc..

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What do tree kangaroos eat?

Tree kangaroos are arboreal and tend to stay in trees and react slowly when on the ground. They have long claws and shorter hind legs for climbing, making them well-built for climbing trees. When not eating, tree kangaroos spend most of their day snoozing and napping in forked branches of trees. Hunting and loss of habitat push many tree kangaroo species close to extinction.

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