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How long ago did dinosaurs die out?

Though this is an accepted theory, the K-Pg extinction event is not without its complications. The idea is mostly based on data acquired from the fossil records of a limited region in North America, which allows scientists to determine that the K-Pg extinction event happened, but not necessarily how it happened. There are also some caveats to the K-Pg extinction event theory, mostly based on the idea that fossil evidence can be somewhat fickle, especially when it is limited.

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What kind of snake is gray with a yellow belly?

The gray color on the snake also can have green, brown and black hues and is quite dark. The yellow belly is completely yellow though there may be an orange hinge on certain snakes. The snake likes to live in warm waters including sloughs, swamps and ponds. The blotched watersnake is similar to the yellow-bellied water snake with a yellow belly; however, it can have a green and brown body instead of gray.

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How do crickets hear?

Males are the only crickets able to make sounds with their legs and do so for different purposes. Male crickets have chirping songs that will help them find females, sounds that allow them to warn other males to stay away, sounds that warn all of the other crickets of danger and songs that let them communicate with the female while mating.\n\nBecause the male crickets have so many songs for so many different purposes, other crickets must be very tuned in to what they are singing about. The ear drums that are on a cricket's legs are sensitive enough that they can tell what type of chirping..

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Where do lynx live?

Lynx are adapted for cold weather by their thick, lustrous fur, compact bodies and snowshoe-like ruffs of hair around their paws. However, their range does not extend into the polar regions, where the preferred habitat of the lynx, the forest, is hardly seen.\nSpecies whose range extends into southern temperate regions, such as the bobcat and the endangered Iberian lynx, tend to keep to the mountains where their cold weather adaptations can be put to use regardless of their geographic latitude. Although not a lynx by name, the bobcat of the continental United States is part of the same family...

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How do you care for poodle puppies?

Although poodle puppies require regular exercise and stimulation, it is important to adjust routines to the particular breed. For example, toy poodles are prone to low blood sugar, so walks should be short, with small doses of honey offered to supplement sugar loss. Grooming poodle puppies is not only useful for avoiding tangles, but for staving off skin conditions that might otherwise demand shearing. Baths should be given weekly or biweekly, with the fur rinsed thoroughly to avoid any remaining shampoo irritating the skin.\nPoodle puppies are highly susceptible to skin irritation and bloatin..

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What is the biggest shrimp?

The supergiant shrimp is a pink shrimp-like creature that is 11 inches long. In, it was caught in the Kermadec Trench, off the northern coast of New Zealand at a depth of 4.35 miles. Marine scientists refer to it as an amphipod, which are creatures commonly seen in deep-sea trenches.

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Where do buffaloes live?

PawNation explains that there is debate over whether or not American buffalo should be considered true buffalo, as they greatly differ from the other species of buffalo. American buffalo are often called bison and graze through plains, prairies and river valleys across the northwestern United States.\nCape buffalo are most often found near bodies of water throughout the northern and southern savannas, as well as the lowland rain forests of Africa. A similar species, the water buffalo, is found throughout the muddy grasslands of India, Nepal, Bhutan and Thailand.

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Do fish blink?

Scientists are still studying how fish sleep, since fish don't sleep in the same way that people do. Fish appear to have periods of rest, where they are in a trance-like state, floating in one spot or resting in a protected area. By reducing their activity, fish slow down their metabolism and conserve energy. Scientists suggest that this provides the same restorative rest for fish that people get after sleeping.

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How do cheetahs raise their young?

During their first two years, cheetah cubs observe their mother by following her on hunts and learning how to survive. By 18 months of age, they start to hunt independently. Early attempts at hunting resemble play behavior more than true aggression, with the cubs stalking, chasing and wrestling each other in lieu of other targets. Some cubs chase after prey they know they cannot catch. Until they grow more skilled and confident, the mother returns to the den with easy live prey, such as a newborn antelope, for the cubs and lets them practice chasing and catching.\nMost cubs do not successfully..

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How much dog food should I feed my Rottweiler?

The amount of food a Rottweiler eats depends on the dog’s age, size and build, metabolism and activity level. A dog that is not very active needs less food than a highly active dog. The quality of the dog food is also important. High quality food provides more nourishment, and the dog will need less food. Always measure the dog’s food and feed the dog twice daily.\nIf you can see your Rottweiler's ribs, you are feeding your dog too little. If you cannot see a waist on your dog, or if you cannot feel your dog's ribs when placing your thumbs parallel to your dogs spine with your fi..

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