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Do female dogs mark their territory?

Urine marking is an important means of social communication for both male and female dogs and may communicate dominance, submission, sexual availability, overstimulation or anxiety depending on the context. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the best way to prevent or reduce urine marking by a female dog is to spay the dog. Other methods of managing the behavior involve observing the context in which the marking behavior occurs and either avoiding those contexts or altering them to make urine marking less likely.

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What is an aquatic turtle kit?

Aquatic turtle habitat kits can be large or small, simple or elaborate, and their costs vary according to the size and number of accessories included. Water conditioners, hand sanitizers, turtle treats and aquatic plants are examples of other items that may be included in a complete aquatic turtle kit. Items are also available separately so that turtle owners can add items as their needs and budgets allow.

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How fast can a leopard run?

Leopards do not waste energy. Instead of chasing, the cats stalk and ambush prey. A leopard's prey consists primarily of deer, rodents and warthogs. Predators of the leopard include lions, tigers and humans.\nLeopards can be found in Africa and Asia and are hunted by humans for the fur and meat. Leopards live for 10 to 15 years and reach sexual maturity in 20 to 24 months.

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What do lemmings eat?

Lemmings are small rodents that measure between 5 and 7 inches in length. They have long, black and brown mottled fur, short legs and small ears. Their tails are very short, similar to those of hamsters, and they weigh 4 ounces or less. These active creatures typically spend the spring in mountainous forests. When winter comes, they move below ground into a complex system of tunnels to stay safe from the cold and from predators. Lemmings are common in Scandinavia and Russia.\nA popular myth is that lemmings commit suicide by jumping into water when food is scarce. While groups of lemmings have..

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What is the proper dosage of penicillin for a cat?

A prescribed penicillin or amoxicillin treatment should be given every day for a period of 5 to 7 days. This schedule should be followed even if symptoms are no longer evident. In general, the typical dosage of amoxicillin is 11 to 22 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of the cat's weight each day. If basing the dosage on this scale, the following should be considered for determining the proper amount (an amoxicillin tablet is typically 100 milligrams).For cats weighing under 4.96 pounds, give 1/4 tablet. For cats weighing 4.96 pounds, give 1/2 tablet. For cats weighing 9.9 pounds, give 1/2 to 1 t..

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What animal lives in a burrow?

A burrow is either a hole or tunnel that provides shelter and protection from extremes of climate. Some burrows are lived in all year round, and some are used to provide shelter during hibernation and protection while giving birth and raising offspring. Some animals also use burrows to store food. Bears are the largest burrowing animals. They may use caves or dig a burrow out of the dirt or snow.\nSome burrowing invertebrates include insects, clams, spiders and worms. Some frogs are burrowers, as well as certain snakes. Birds like the puffin, kingfisher and sand martin dig burrows, while the b..

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How do you tell the difference between a Toy Rat Terrier and a Chihuahua?

The easiest way to distinguish between a Toy Rat Terrier and a Chihuahua is to look at their bodies. Toy Rat Terrier should weigh between 4 to 6 pounds and be approximately 8 inches high. Chihuahuas should weigh between 2 to 6 pounds and should be approximately 6 to 9 inches high. Toy Rat Terriers, however, are notable for their musculature. They should have strong shoulders, a solid neck, a deep chest and strong legs. The body is compact but powerful. Chihuahuas, on the other hand, are less muscular; they are distinguished by their wide eyes, erect ears and long bodies.\nThe two types of dogs..

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What are heated waterers?

One common application for chicken waterers is in chicken coupes in northeast climates. These devices reduce the frequency that the owner has to visit the chickens to refill the waterer. Options with varying capacities are available. Some waterers hold as little as 1 gallon, but modern waterers hold capacities up to 5 gallons, further reducing the frequency with which the owner has to refill the tank.

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How many babies can a monkey have at one time?

Monkeys normally give birth only once every 2 to 3 years. Similar to humans, monkeys immediately bond with their offspring and devote a lot of time to mothering the baby. The mothers also socialize their young and will die protecting them from predators. The father plays a role in raising the baby and will often be observed interacting and playing with it. On average, a monkey will mature between the ages of 4 and 8 when they will then begin searching for a suitable mate. The females typically seek out the strongest and most dominant males in a group to mate with.

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What are some facts about yellow Labrador retrievers?

Labradors were originally bred as black dogs. The first yellow one did not come long until 1899, and all yellow Labradors since are descended from him. However this first yellow Labrador, called Ben of Hyde, was actually a golden color, which lightened through subsequent generations to the prevailing cream shade.\nAlthough the Labrador's first job was to help fishermen, an English earl saw its potential and started breeding it to be a gun dog. This was when the first yellow Labrador was born. The earl's work paid off, and the Labrador became a great hunting companion.\nToday the Labr..

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