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What are some interesting polar bear facts for kids?

In the fall, a pregnant polar bear makes a den by digging a hole underneath a snow bank. The mom stays in this hole all winter until her babies are born. Polar bears are born on land, but they spend most of their time in the water.\nPolar bears are carnivores, meaning they only eat meat. Their main source of food is seals. When polar bears are hungry, they stand on the ice and wait for seals to poke their head out of a breathing hole in the ice. Once a seal appears, the polar bear catches it. Sometimes polar bears swim under the ice to catch their food.\nPolar bears live a very long time, usua..

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What is a female parrot called?

In some parrot species, the hen and the cock are so different that scientists first believed they were different species. For instance, the male Eclectus parrot is green all over, but the hen has a startling red head with a brown and red-violet body.\nParrots are native to the tropical and sub-tropical zones of the world and are noted for their often bright-colored plumage. Many types of parrots are kept as pets, and some can mimic human sounds.

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How much food does a cow eat?

For example, if being fed low-quality feed, cows will consume considerably less food —just 1.8 percent to 2 percent of their body weight. When given average-quality feed, that percentage goes up slightly to 2 percent to 2.2 percent of body weight.\n\nThe weather can also affect food intake. Cows may eat up to 30 percent more in cold temperatures or very hot or humid conditions. In snowy or muddy conditions, the intake of food may fall off by as much as 15 percent.

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What are some facts about African elephants?

African elephants live throughout many countries in Africa and are not to be confused with their cousin, the Asian elephant. They are the largest land animal on earth with the female weighing between 3 and 5 tons and the male weighing between 5 and 7 tons. They can be anywhere from 8 to 13 feet tall.\nThe African elephant has large pillar type legs designed to support their heavy weight with thick cushions in their feet. They also have large calluses and thick toenails to protect their feet. The elephant's trunk is long and has two finger like structures on the end that allow it to pick u..

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What is a pitbull harness?

Although dog harnesses are usually generic and fit any type of dog, some online vendors sell harnesses specifically designed for the stocky musculature of pit bulls and similar breeds. Pit bulls are bred to be athletic and to have a large musculature, so harnesses specifically designed for pit bulls and related breeds have extra strength to counteract the dogs' power and energy.

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What is a male sheep called?

Male sheep reach puberty six to eight months after birth while female sheep sometimes begin maturing a month earlier. Both males and females are able to breed when they are 8 to 10 months old. Sheep are capable of breeding once or twice a year, usually during the late fall or early winter. Adult female sheep, ewes, are pregnant for 145 to 155 days. A typical sheep lives six to 11 years.

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How do you find local animal shelters?

Searching "animal shelter," "humane society" or "animal control" online often yields results for local animal shelters. In addition, organizations such as the Shelter Pet Project, Petfinder and AdoptAPet.com also provide information regarding adopting pets, low-cost spay and neuter options, as well as volunteer opportunities. Other useful resources, such as those explaining the differences between different kinds of animals and their respective breeds, can also be found.

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When do Chihuahua puppies open their eyes?

All puppies are born blind and deaf. They are able to smell, and they use this sense to locate their mother even though they cannot see her. The milk in the mother's breasts has a scent the puppies are able to follow.\nSome puppies are born with cataracts, although these can improve with age. As the puppy grows, the lens grows as well, but the cloudy area that makes up the cataract does not increase in size. When the puppy reaches adulthood, the cloudy area is proportionally small compared to the rest of the lens. The adult dog is able to see around the cataract.

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How big can sharks grow?

Whale sharks are not in a any way related to whales, but they were named after them because of their size. These huge creatures feed on plankton, small crustaceans and small fish they filter from the water. Whale sharks have white bellies and a unique pattern of stripes and white dots on their dark blue or brown backs. Whale sharks don't attack swimmers, divers or snorkelers; however, they have been known to attack or bump boats.

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Why was Wellness dog food recalled?

Wellness pet food has one other recall in its history. It took place in February 2011 and was due to cans of cat food having inadequate levels of vitamin B.\nWellness dog food is considered high-quality food, with claims of containing "human grade ingredients." The company has been sued for the term but won the case. It uses naturally GMO-free ingredients in its wet and dry food, as well as its treats and snacks.

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