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What is the average size of a tuna fish?

The average size of a tuna fish depends upon the species of the tuna fish. An albacore tuna fish averages around 15 to 40 inches in length and has a weight of approximately 10 to 25 pounds. The Atlantic or northern bluefin tuna, one of the largest species, weighs around 550 pounds.Other species of tuna include the southern bluefin, bigeye, bonito, skipjack, tongol and yellowfin tuna. The skipjack tuna is the most commonly consumed tuna. It has an average size of around 15 to 30 inches. Skipjack tuna fish make up around 70 percent of the world's canned or pouched tuna.

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What is a tiger oscar cichild?

Tiger oscars are relatively large aquarium fish, reaching about 12 inches in total length and 8 pounds in weight. Accordingly, these fish require very large aquariums in captivity. To help them capture their prey, they have a protruding lower jaw that allows their mouths to open wide enough to swallow other fish whole. Oscars are known to exhibit some degree of color change, which often proceeds traumatic events, such as attacks from conspecifics or from predators.\nMale and female tiger oscar cichlids are difficult to distinguish visually. However, females often have visible structures that e..

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Why does my dog keep scratching its ears?

Dogs that exhibit signs of imbalance or clumsiness may be suffering from ear infections. A dog that is not asymmetrically aligning its head as it walks may be responding to an ear infection that causes it to tilt its head at an angle or move its ears and head at an angle. Some ear infections may clear up on their own, while others may need treatment by a vet who can prescribe antibiotics for the animal.Dogs may scratch their ears due to lesions or wounds on the ears. Minor wounds can be treated using antibiotic creams. The use of an Elizabethan collar, along with first aid for the scratches, c..

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How much do jellyfish weigh?

One of the largest breed of jellyfish, the giant Nomura's, can reach up to 450 pounds when fully grown. These jellyfish are found off the coasts of Japan and China. The largest recorded specimen was a lion's mane jellyfish found on the shore of Massachusetts Bay in 1870. The body measured more than 7 feet with 120-foot tentacles. Its size prohibited a proper assessment of its weight. There are approximately 1,500 species of jellyfish, ranging in length of less than one millimeter to 80 inches.

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What are some pros and cons of installing an invisible fence?

Invisible fences are the only option in some places, where building codes or homeowners association rules prohibit building traditional fencing. They can cover around 25 acres and only need to be buried a few inches underground, so they may be a better option for rugged terrain than a traditional fence.\nSome dogs may become so excited by things they see on the other side of the boundary that they charge through before they feel the shock. This traps them outside of the yard, because when they try to get back, their collars shock them. Since invisible fences hurt the dogs, they can create beha..

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What are the types of African antelope?

According to Global Animals, there are many types of antelope. One is the royal antelope, which does not grow taller than 10 inches, making it roughly the size of a rabbit. The gerenuk, or Waller's gazelle, is another type of antelope that lives in Africa. This variety has a long, giraffe-like neck and a slender build, and it ranges from 35 to 41 inches tall. When it feeds, this antelope stands up on its hind legs in order to reach leafy branches. The chousingha, or four-horned antelope, does indeed have four horns, at least on the males. The saiga antelope is peculiar because of its long..

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How do you set up a leopard gecko terrarium?

Use a large tankThe tank should be at least 15 gallons for two to three leopard geckos. Keep males and females separate, and keep only one male in the tank.Add a substrateAvoid using wood chips or sand. Shredded paper or indoor/outdoor carpet are appropriate.Make a damp boxA damp box gives your geckos a place to shed. Fill a plastic container with moss or damp soil. Cut a hole in the lid, and place it on top. Place the damp box in the terrarium.Provide objects for hiding and climbingAdd a half of a log for the geckos to hide behind and climb on. You can also buy reptile caves from the pet stor..

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Can a box turtle swim?

Box turtles really enjoy wading and soaking in water, and owners should provide them with an area to soak in the water daily. They require warm water, and cold water can actually disable them. Awkward box turtles also require an easy way to enter and exit the water so they do not tire themselves out and drown while trying to get out of the water. In a natural habitat, most box turtles stay in shallow water because they are clumsy swimmers.

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Are capuchin monkeys endangered?

Capuchin monkeys are found mainly in Brazil and other parts of Latin America. In the wild, jaguars and birds of prey are their two main predators. The monkeys are easily trainable and known as clever pets. They have been used to aid human owners that are disabled, as well as providing street entertainment. Humans have also been known to hunt them for their meat. Loss of forestland and threats of predators are not enough factors to outweigh their adaptability and reproductive rates, giving them a strong and stable population.

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What do Luna Moths eat?

Luna Moth caterpillars eat almost any kind of tree leaf like the persimmon and white birch leaf. Like butterflies, they eat as much as they can when they are caterpillars to prepare them for the metamorphosis that will turn them into large, spectacular Luna Moths. Because a Luna Moth doesn't feed, it has a very short lifespan, only living for about a week. Once a Luna Moth has come out of its chrysalis and its wings have dried, females begin searching for a mate. In order to reproduce, a female releases a chemical to attract a male. The pair mate after midnight and the female then lays he..

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