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How do various animals take care of their young?

Hornbill seals build their nests inside tree cavities. The female seals herself inside of the tree to incubate the eggs until they reach maturity, leaving a tiny slit open to allow the male to bring food. The red-breasted goose and the peregrine falcon build their nests side-by-side to protect their young. The geese issue a warning when predators are spotted to alert the hawks, allowing them to fight off predators and defend the nests.\nWhen it comes to feeding their young, most birds feed the strongest of the brood, allowing weaker chicks to die. In the case of rosella parrots, the birds make..

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How many days does it take for fish eggs to hatch?

Most marine fish produce thousands of eggs per spawning event. A fish typically puts her eggs into the water to be fertilized, or the fish may make a nest for her eggs. Fish eggs begin to mature rapidly after fertilization, but egg mortality is quite high. Predators eat the majority of the eggs laid in the water. Water temperature and oxygen levels in the water also influence egg mortality.

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Where can you find free chicken tractor plans?

A chicken tractor is a portable coop paired with a wire or mesh enclosed chicken run. The chicken run is left open at the bottom to allow the chickens to forage for bugs, grass and weeds. When the chickens have exhausted the resources on one patch of land, the chicken tractor can be moved to a different area. Popular chicken tractor building materials include used pallets, PVC pipe and corrugated metal.

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Are owners of service animals required to carry proof of their dogs' status?

Service dogs and Emotional Support Animals differ in that service animals are trained to perform tasks for their owners, while Emotional Support Animals are not trained. Although Emotional Support Animals are associated with owners who have mental disabilities, especially anxiety disorders, the difference between them does not lie in mental versus physical disability; some service dogs are trained in calming people with anxiety disorders such as PTSD. Federal law mandates that Emotional Support Animals must be documented, to distinguish them from ordinary pets. Service dogs owners do not need ..

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What do pond fish eat?

One of the most important aspects of feeding pond fish is watching the fish throughout the process. Fish will only eat what they need to eat as they do not overeat. Therefore, if a fish owner is feeding too many dried insect flakes to the fish, then poor and possibly deadly conditions will be created for the fish. The fish should be fed slowly instead of all at once, noting how much is eaten so that the proper amount is fed each time.It is also important that food not be thrown out to the fish. Food should be set at the edge of the pond, allowing the fish to associate food with the pond owner&..

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What are the special adaptations of dogfish sharks?

The spiny dogfish is a carnivorous creature that eats fish, squid, crustaceans, octopus and sometimes other sharks. Because of its relatively large size, its aggressive tendencies and venomous spikes, the spiny dogfish does not have many predators. According to A-Z Animals, the chief predators of spiny dogfish sharks are humans. Found in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, the spiny dogfish has a grey body with a pale underside, large eyes and a short snout. Its back is dotted with small white spots. The shark is easy to distinguish because unlike most shark species, spiny dogfish sharks ..

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Where do fish live?

Small fish often live near the surface of the water looking for food and attempting to escape the jaws of larger fish. Bass and trout may feed near the surface of the water, but are often found a few feet below the surface in lakes and rivers. Saltwater fish include sailfish, flounder and tuna, which live in the depths of the ocean.

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What are some potty training techniques for puppies?

Potty training involves patience, consistency and rewards. Using positive reinforcement when the puppy eliminates helps establish good habits and strengthen the bond between owner and animal.\nFor most puppies, full training takes between four and six months, depending on the breed. Smaller breeds require more frequent eliminating and may take longer to train, often up to a year.

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What type of dog is Benji?

While Higgins only starred in the first Benji film, Higgins' offspring Benjean starred in many Benji movie sequels. Since Benjean was Higgins' daughter, she shared half his traits and his mixed-breed lineage. The third dog to play Benji was a distant relative of Higgins. The fourth dog to play Benji was found in a nationwide search and not related to Higgins. She was also rescued from a shelter, and her exact breed is unknown, although she displayed qualities of Cocker Spaniel and Terrier breeds.

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What is the average weight of a liger?

A liger is the offspring of a male lion and a female tiger. Ligers do not exist in the wild, since these two species would not intermingle. The offspring of a male tiger and a female lion is called a tigon, which is a much smaller species of cat.\n\nThe largest liger on record is Hercules. Hercules is 10 feet tall when he stands on his back legs and weighs 922 pounds. He measures 49 inches at the shoulder and is 131 inches long. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Hercules is the largest living cat. As of July 2013, he resides at the Myrtle Beach Safari Wildlife Preserve in South ..

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