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What are baby snakes called?

As of 2014, more than 20 families of snakes are recognized; these families include 3,400 different snake species. Snakes vary in size from the small thread snake, which is less than 4 inches long, to the reticulated python, which reaches lengths of up to 29 feet. Snakes are found on all continents except for Antarctica.\nThe majority of snake species are non-venomous. Venomous snakes such as cobras and vipers use their venom to kill prey instead of for self-defense, with some capable of causing death to humans. Non-venomous snakes kill their prey through constriction or by swallowing it whole...

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What is the difference between a leech and a blood sucker?

Sometimes leeches are referred to as bloodsuckers; this is a general term applied to any species that sucks the blood of people and animals. For instance, bedbugs and vampire bats are also referred to as bloodsuckers. Having one's blood sucked by a leech while swimming is no fun. However, throughout history, leeches have been used as a natural medical cure for various human ailments.\nThe practice of bloodletting has been used by ancient Greeks and medieval Europeans. Medical practitioners of old applied leeches all over a patient's body to release toxins thought to be in diseased bl..

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Do female reindeer have antlers?

Male reindeer shed their antlers each fall and females shed theirs in the spring. Caribou and reindeer are the same species of deer. Reindeer were domesticated from caribou in Northern Eurasia several thousands of years ago. Reindeer are slightly smaller than caribou. Reindeer are raised by many Arctic people in Europe and Asia. They are adapted to living in the extreme cold. They can survive on Arctic lichens and have a unique hair structure that provides excellent insulation against the cold.

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How do you identify a yellow jacket?

Compared with similar insects, yellow jackets are not particularly large. At an average of 1 inch in length, they are about the same size as a typical honey bee. However, while honeybees are fuzzy and have golden stripes, yellow jackets have relatively smooth bodies and brilliant yellow stripes. European paper wasps have very similar color patterns to yellow jackets, but these insects have longer, thinner bodies and nest above ground.\nYellow jackets are one of the few wasp species that nest underground. Bald-faced hornets, which are closely related to yellow jackets, also nest underground and..

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How do hornets make their nests?

At first, the nest is constructed of up to 50 hexagonal cells that are used to hold future offspring. These cells are built using chewed wood fibers or tree bark that is turned into pulp. The queen protects the cells by creating a strong paper covering to envelop the nest. After the cells are built, the queen lays an egg into each one, then waits until the eggs hatch. The newly emerged hornets take over the nest's construction completely and begin to add to the existing cells while the queen lays more eggs. Each generation adds more cells to the structure as the colony expands. A protecti..

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Are tigers stronger than lions?

The Smithsonian provides a documented example of a tiger and lion encountering each other in a one-on-one fight. In 2011, a tiger killed a lion with a single paw swipe in a fight at the Ankara Zoo in Turkey. The tiger found a gap in the fence and made its way into the lion’s pen. When they fought, the tiger severed the lion’s jugular vein with its first attack.

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How many legs do crustaceans have?

In addition to legs, crustaceans have other structures that give them mobility and allow them to capture prey. The crab has a claw structure known as a cheliped that is used for catching food. The lobster uses its tail to swim backwards and to escape from predators. Shrimp possess appendages in their abdomens known as swimmerets that enable them to move in water. They also use their tails to propel themselves in a backwards motion.

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Where can you get free puppies or dogs?

Often, the dogs that are listed as "free to a good home" are not house trained and the puppies have lived in poor conditions or have been bred from a less than reputable breeder. For people who are determined to get a dog or puppy for "free," an animal shelter is a great place to start. While only a few shelters give out dogs and puppies for free, most shelters charge a nominal fee that covers many basic costs that the dog or puppy has already accumulated, such as for vaccinations. The fee also gives the shelter the money that it needs to be able to take care of the other animals.For people wh..

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What are baby monkeys called?

Marmosets and tamarins are usually born in multiples, but the mothers don't bear the brunt of responsibility for raising the youngsters. Unlike other species, the father takes the lead role with the mother only feeding the infants. The pygmy marmoset is the smallest of the monkey species and weighs around 4 ounces when it is an adult.

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Where do chinchillas live?

The chinchilla is also kept as a pet by some people who prefer exotic pets and these chinchillas are kept in cages. Chinchillas can be difficult to keep as pets, however, because they are nocturnal animals and stay up all night. They also make a lot of noise when they are up and are very active. The chinchilla species is endangered in the wild though because of ongoing habitat destruction and illegal hunting for the chinchilla's skin.

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