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What are some common types of hornets?

Each type of hornet has slightly different physical characteristics. Bald faced hornets are one of the largest types of hornets, even larger than the yellow jacket. It looks similar to the yellow jacket, but it has markings on its abdomen and face area. The European hornet is approximately 1.5 inches long with six legs and two pairs of wings. It is a reddish-brown color. Bald faced hornets tend to be more aggressive, but European hornets still sting when they are disturbed.

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What could cause a dog to cough?

When a dog swallows a foreign object, it may get lodged in the rear of the dog’s throat, leading to a bout of coughing. The dog stops coughing when the object is removed. Lung problems, such as chronic bronchitis, pneumonia or lung cancer, may also cause a dog to cough. Weight loss, labored breathing, fever and coughing are symptoms of fungal infections in dogs. Congestive heart failure makes fluid accumulate in a dog’s lungs, which leads to coughing. An enlarged heart can also make a dog cough. Some dog breeds, such as boxers and Dobermans, are susceptible to heart disease and the coughin..

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What are some tips for cutting dog nails?

Give the dog praise and treats during the nail clipping session to create a positive experience. Inspect the dog's feet for debris before trimming the nails, and then hold each toe gently but firmly. Cut a little bit of the nail at a time, and continue cutting until the nail shows the beginning of a circle, which indicates that the quick is close to the surface. Finish by smoothing rough edges with an emery board.

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Are there bull sharks in rivers in Indiana?

Bull sharks are able to survive entirely in freshwater, because their kidneys can gradually adjust to the salinity of the water. As they migrate from the ocean into estuaries and rivers, their kidneys remove less salt and more urea from the bloodstream through urination, reversing the normal marine shark method of osmoregulation.

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What is a Coton de Tulear?

The Coton de Tulear was developed on the island of Madagascar during the 16th and 17th centuries. The phrase literally translates from French as "Cotton of Tulear," named after Tulear (now Toliara), a city on the island. The breed's ancestral stock includes native feral dogs and various breeds that were imported to the island by visiting pirates and settlers. The Coton de Tulear's appearance is similar to that of the Bichon Frise or Maltese breeds. All of these breeds are lap dogs with thick, soft coats.

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When did the dodo become extinct?

Dodos were native to the island of Mauritius, and went extinct only a few decades after the Dutch colonized the island. In 1674, an escaped slave named Simon claimed to have sighted a dodo, but his account had no corroboration. In 2003, a study published in Nature magazine suggested that the birds went extinct in 1690, based on the timing of the last known sightings.

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What are Finnish Spitz puppies?

The Finnish spitz is the national dog of Finland. The American Kennel Club classifies it as a non-sporting dog for competition purposes. Finnish spitz dogs tend to be friendly and love children, and are therefore suitable as pets. They range in size from 15.5 to 20 inches at the shoulder. They require moderate exercise, frequent bathing and brushing of their thick coats.

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How do you get rid of crows?

Crows often build roosts in tall trees, near artificial lighting and on the underside of buildings. These areas keep them safe and warm. Some ways to encourage them to leave and relocate include using a loud noisemaker near the roost, using laser lights that annoy the birds but don’t harm them and hanging fake crows near the area.\nTo keep crows out of a garden, use fabric row covers over seedlings and place bird netting over larger plants and trees. Mylar streamers are effective when spread around the garden. Use wire or fishing line to create a grid around the garden area to deter crows fr..

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What are some facts about worms?

Worms breath through their skin, and the moist feel of their bodies helps them collect oxygen. They move on the ground or through the soil by the hairs or bristles that cover their bodies. Worms feed on organic waste, soil and minerals, and may eat their weight in food. They are beneficial to gardeners and farmers because they also produce excrement that equals their weight on a daily basis, which fertilizes the soil, and they also help crops by loosening the soil as they burrow through the ground.\nEach worm possesses both female and male reproductive cells, but each still needs another worm ..

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How do you choose a bluetick coonhound?

When adopting a puppy, choose one with parents that aren't carriers of the diseases that commonly affect bluetick hounds. This is only proven by genetic testing. When adopting an older dog, visit the veterinarian to determine whether vision problems, or other conditions associated with aging, are present.\nBefore adopting, read through the contract the breeder offers. If a contract isn't available, choose another breeder. Additionally, avoid breeders who claim the dog's lineage is completely disease-free, as most blueticks develop some health concerns over the course of their li..

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