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What can you use fake bugs for?

Fake bugs can also be used as part of a prank. Many people are afraid of bugs, even small ones. Some people like to see the reaction of a person who suddenly finds that there's a bug crawling in his hair or up the side of his leg. The more real a bug appears, the greater the chance that the prank goes as planned.\nFake bugs are also used as props for photography, film shoots and advertising campaigns. Most of the fake bugs used the film industry are created with great precision and artistry. Film Flies, a company located in Burbank, Calif., has supplied many popular Hollywood films, such ..

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What are characteristics of the class Chondrichthyes?

The Chondrichthye class includes sharks, skates, stingrays and chimaeras. Chondrichthyans have snouts that protrude past their mouths and roughly four to seven pairs of gills. They lack the large amounts of calcium deposits found in other vertebrates, so chondrichthyans don't have hard skeletal structures in their fins or heads. However, their bodies are protected by tough skin layered with tiny rows of rigid, platelike scales.\nAll chondrichthyans are aquatic animals, and the majority of species swim by coordinating the movements of their bodies, caudal fins, pectoral fins and dorsal fin..

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Can dogs eat plums?

WebMD identifies other fruits that dogs must avoid. Persimmons and peaches both have pits that have the potential to block the intestines. Cyanide is also present in peach pits. Grapes and raisins cause vomiting and, more seriously, kidney failure.\nSome fresh fruits do make good dog treats, WebMD explains. In all cases, though, seeds, stems and leaves must be removed to prevent bowel blockage. Healthy choices include slices of banana, apples, oranges and watermelon.

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What is the bottlenose dolphin's food chain?

In the food chain, there are primary producers, which include plants and algae. These producers make their own food and food for other creatures. Producers are eaten by primary consumers, such as crab and shrimp larvae. Secondary consumers, such as squid, fish, and worms, eat the primary consumers. Tertiary or third consumers, such as bottlenose dolphins, eat the primary consumers.\nWhile fish make up a large part of the dolphin's diet, the other foods they eat often depend on where the dolphin lives. Those who live closer to shore tend include bottom-dwellers organisms in their diets, wh..

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What is the price for adopting a Devon Rex cat?

Pure-breed Devon Rexes are rare finds in shelters as their hypoallergenic coats are in high demand. Devon Rex crosses are more frequently available if allergies are not an issue, as these cats tend to have the same charming personalities as their pure-bred relatives, but may have been abandoned because they have regular fur.

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Can elephants live without tusks?

The tusks are elongated incisors in the elephant's upper jaw and are connected to the animal's skull. The extraction of the tusk means taking a large chunk out of the animal's face and digging into the skull, which can cause profuse bleeding and death. Trimming the tusk doesn't kill an elephant but prevents it from digging for food and defending itself from predators until the tusk grows back on its own.

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What do penguins eat?

There are five types of penguin diets, which helps reduce competition among species. The great penguin diet, which include king penguins, is made up 80 percent of fish, especially lanternfish. Emperor penguins also eat crustaceans and cephalopods. Brush-tailed penguins, which includes chinstrap and gentoo penguins, eat Antarctic krill, glacial squid and silverfish. Little penguins, which include northern and little blue penguins, feed mainly on squid, fish and small sea animals, and they generally don't dive any deeper than six feet. Crested penguins, such as rockhoppers and royal penguin..

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What would be the cost for a stallion needed for horse breeding?

For most mare owners, paying a stud fee is more practical than buying a stallion. Buying a share of a stallion through syndication can make the cost of buying a good stallion more affordable and guarantees the availability of the stallion's services. Before deciding to breed a mare, remember that the cost of the stallion is only part of the cost of producing the foal. Other costs include the mare's upkeep, veterinary expenses and boarding costs if the mare is sent to another farm for breeding.

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How much do elephants weigh in tons?

In addition to their enormous weight, African elephants stand anywhere from 8.2 feet to over 13 feet at the shoulder. Asian elephants measure between 6.6 and 9.8 feet. According to National Geographic, elephants maintain their spectacular weight by consuming up to 300 pounds of food in a day. Their diet includes roots, fruit and grass.\nThe two types of elephants are distinguished from each other by their ear shape. The Asian elephant has smaller, rounded ears, and African elephants have colossal ears that somewhat resemble the shape of their native continent.

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How much should I feed my beagle puppy?

When beagles are less than six months old but old enough to eat solid foods, they should be eating one to two cups of dog food three times a day. Beagle puppies need anywhere between 25 to 35 percent of their calories to come from meat. Between six to twelve months, beagle puppies should be eating one meal in the morning and one in the early evening with room for snacks to help in training or rewarding good behavior. After one year, beagle puppies should start being acclimated to one large meal per day along with snacks. At this point they should be done with growth spurts and will not need t..

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