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Why do male dogs mark their territory?

There are some events that may increase the frequency of territory marking. For example, if a homeowner brings a new pet into the home, dogs naturally feel the urge to mark their territory. Dogs, both female and male, are more likely to mark their territory if they have not been neutered or spayed.\nSome male dogs discharge small amounts of urine in certain social situations. For example, some male dogs only mark their territory with urine when they are in the presence of a female dog. Another social situation in which a dog may mark his territory is when confronted with another male dog. Both..

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How many reindeer are there in the world?

The largest reindeer herd in Alaska, the Western Alaskan herd, reached its peak size of 490,000 in 2009, but by 2011 it had declined to 325,000. This steep reduction in numbers prompted consideration of reducing the yearly culls that help to thin herds.Russia's largest herd numbers roughly 700,000 animals, a number that fluctuates rapidly based on the presence or absence of subsidies for hunters. The government incentivizes hunting when population explosions seem imminent and the deer are in danger of destroying their own food sources and bringing on famine.Global reindeer population leve..

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Where can you find a list of dogs breeds with pictures?

The Wikipedia article includes breed names, photos, countries of origin and group designations from seven registration agencies, including the American Kennel Club.\nThe American Kennel Club and Wikipedia lists both include links to a summary of each breed. Unlike the breed list curated by the American Kennel Club, the list provided on Wikipedia includes breeds that are recognized by any registration organization. For example, the list includes the Berger Blanc Suisse, which is recognized and listed by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale but not by the American Kennel Club.\nThe Wikipe..

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What are some good names for horses?

There are many ways to choose a "stable" name, according to About.com. There are also official "registered" names for horses, which have varying rules. For example, thoroughbreds have many restrictions on naming. The chosen name must work well for communicating with the horse, so long, fancy names don't work as well as something simple and of limited syllables.\nOther ideas for sources of horse names are names from a foreign language, such as Abdul or Isabella, or famous horse names such as Seabiscuit or Pharoah, or fictional ones like Pegasus or Xanthos. Favorite places or items make goo..

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How do you care for a giant leopard moth?

The giant leopard moth caterpillar is very bristly and black and features red bands between each segment of its body. It can be found throughout the eastern United States from Massachusetts down to Florida. It hibernates through the winter and becomes active again in the spring, eating its preferred foods voraciously until it has reached the right size to pupate. At this point, it sheds its spiky exoskeleton and begins its metamorphosis, which takes a few weeks. The moth that emerges exhibits a 3-inch wingspan and distinctive, Dalmatian-like black markings on its pure white wings. Its abdomen ..

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What are some fun facts about butterflies?

Young butterflies undergo a dramatic transformation process known as metamorphosis, by which the creatures, once hatched from their eggs, undergo several distinct stages of development (caterpillar, pupa and adult). The adult butterfly has an extremely short lifespan that may only number a couple of weeks. Monarchs and other species that travel to warmer regions for the winter months often have longer lifespans.\nThere are several curious features of a butterfly's anatomy. For example, despite their colorful appearance, butterfly wings are actually transparent structures covered with colo..

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What are some popular female dog names?

Luna became the sole newcomer to the top 10 names in 2014. Many names among the database's top 50 names for female puppies in 2013 are also common human given names. Names such as Maggie, Gracie, Rosie, Lulu and Annie, often nicknames for more formal given names, also placed among the top 50, as did the terms of endearment Princess, Cookie and Baby. Several common English nouns, such as Lily, Penny, Pepper, Ginger and Diamond, also made the list.

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How long do pit bulls stay pregnant?

A person is generally able to tell that a pit bull is pregnant between 26 and 35 days after the dog has been bred. This can be detected by feeling around the abdomen. A person may also choose to bring the dog to a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis. Pregnancy is confirmed by performing an X-ray on the female.\n\nBeginning at approximately 45 days into the pregnancy, the mammary glands become swollen and filled with milk prior to the birthing of the puppies.

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How many toes does a camel have?

A hard nail surrounds each half of the cannon bone. Camels lack side digits; their entire foot is made up of the cannon bone and the soft tissue surrounding it. Although a single unit, the cannon bone is made up of two separate bones that fused together through evolution. The two fused bones are the equivalent of the middle and ring fingers on a human hand. Deer have a similar internal foot structure. However, camels have a great deal of additional padding in their feet to provide flexibility, traction and resistance to heat.

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Do groundhogs climb trees?

Groundhogs live in eastern North America. They live alone in large underground dens, and each groundhog tends to occupy three to five dens. Groundhogs tend to place dens at the edge of meadows or fields with fence lines or small trees for cover. Groundhog numbers continue to grow as forests are transformed into farms. They are considered pests by farmers, eating crops and ruining fields with their burrows. Groundhogs live for two or three years in the wild and weigh about 10 pounds as adults.

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