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Are dolphins mammals?

Dolphins and other cetaceans use a blowhole at the top of their heads to inhale air. This requires dolphins to surface every time they need to inhale. Like other mammals, dolphins give birth to live young, whom the mothers feed with milk. Fish, on the other hand, reproduce by laying eggs. As of 2014, studies indicate that cetaceans evolved from land-dwelling mammals that returned to the ocean.

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What are fancy guppies?

Guppies are native to freshwater streams and pools in northeastern South America and the Caribbean but are kept in aquariums worldwide. They are fairly easy to breed and are bred into many strains distinguished by color and fin shape. The International Fancy Guppy Association sanctions shows, develops judging standards, trains judges and provides education on breeding and raising quality show guppies.

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Do polar bears live in Antarctica?

Antarctica, like the North Pole, is very icy, but it is less hospitable to life than the Northern Hemisphere. The ice sheets in the northern arctic sit above water teeming with marine life, which supports the ecosystem of polar bears. By contrast, Antarctica largely consists of permanent ice covering dry land. Some animals, such as penguins, live on the edges of the Antarctic ice sheet, but very few animals venture into central Antarctica. Antarctic waters are abundant with life, but the native animals supported by this abundance are mostly birds that can transverse more hospitable islands lyi..

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What are some tips for finding gypsy horses for adoption?

Adopt a Pet has a search engine that collates results of animals looking for homes and includes results for gypsy horses. To find profiles of horses available for adoption, search for gypsy horses on the site. The profile for adoptable animals includes a photo, personality information and location, helping adopters find horses that suit their homes.Members of the Harlequin Farms Gypsy Horses forum can adopt a gypsy house in need of rehoming can email the website to ask for their names to be added. When accepting applications, the site may only add names of people with experience caring for fea..

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What is a group of pandas called?

Giant pandas are the more commonly known type of panda. They have black fur on their ears, around their eyes, muzzle, legs and shoulders. Giant pandas eat 20 to 45 pounds of bamboo shoots a day. The pandas are found in bamboo and coniferous forests in China, and they are active during the day and night. The cubs are born blind, and they open their eyes at 6 to 8 weeks of age. They may stay with their mothers for up to three years.

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How do you make homemade dog food?

Mix all the ingredients togetherCollect raw meat, ground or pureed vegetables, raw organ meat, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ground kelp, plain yogurt, eggs and parsley. Mix them together, including the eggshells. Be very careful not to add more than two cloves of garlic; in larger doses, it can be toxic to a dog instead of beneficial.Freeze the foodStore the dog food in the freezer or the refrigerator. To speed up the defrosting process, separate servings into bags or containers.Supplement the dog food with raw meat and bonesObtain raw meat and bones from a butcher. The raw meat mix comprises ..

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What are some dog breeds that look like huskies?

The Alaskan Malamute is often confused with the husky because they look so much alike. Though it is generally a much larger breed, the Malamute has similar coat patterns and was used as a sled dog. The Alaskan klee kai is a relatively new breed, created to be a miniature version of the Siberian husky. Tamaskan dogs and Samoyeds are also sled dog breeds and therefore share physical features similar to those of the husky. The shiba inu, while not a sled dog, can look like a smaller version of a husky as they both have pointed ears, a double-coat, and often have similar markings.

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How big does a Boston terrier/lab mix get?

Boston Labs have short fur and come in a wide variety of colors. They are alert and cheerful. Most make excellent family pets and are good with children. The Boston Lab also possess characteristics of both Labradors and Boston Terriers. Labrador retrievers are large dogs bred for retrieving waterfowl. They are noted for their friendly, exuberant nature. They require a lot of exercise. Boston terriers are small, compact dogs descended from pit-fighting dogs. They are bred as companions and need only moderate exercise. As a result of this lineage, Boston Labs are known for their agility, obedien..

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What are some squirrel adaptations?

The hind legs of squirrels are large and powerful. Instead of being used for jumping, however, squirrels' long legs let them rotate their hind feet to grip tree trunks and climb down bark and branches headfirst. They also have keen memories, so they can store nuts and food in the spring and summer and rediscover it in the fall and winter.

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What are some cute chicken names?

According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, a chicken's name is most commonly based on the bird's temperament or breed. There a many different chicken breeds such as Silver-Laced Wyandotte, Russian Orloff, Silkie, Rosecomb, Redcap and Showgirl.\nChicken breeds thrive in most environments; however, specific breeds, such as Minorcas, like hotter climates while Brahmas prefer cooler settings. Docile breeds include Barred Plymouth Rocks or Rhode Island Reds. Jersey Giants are also calm and docile birds, albeit bigger than other chickens.\nThe Old Farmer's Almanac states that there i..

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