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What is the largest reptile on Earth?

Australia has the biggest population of salt water crocodiles, although they are found from Southeast Asia's trip down to Australia and have even been observed as far away from their native countries as the Sea of Japan. The order of Crocodilians is older than even the dinosaurs.

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What are the signs and symptoms of bee sting allergy?

Most reactions to stinging insects are mild and amount to no more than pain, redness and swelling at the sting site. In some individuals, the swelling affects a larger area, such as a sting on the hand causing the lower arm to swell. Those larger, local reactions are also only uncomfortable and rarely dangerous.\nIn approximately 3 percent of adults, though, insect stings result in the much more serious reaction of anaphylaxis. Nearly 40 people die in the United States each year due to severe allergic reactions to stinging insects. The onset of anaphylactic shock might begin as much as an hour..

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What are some facts about tiger habitats?

The majority of tigers' natural habitat has been destroyed as of 2015 and three subspecies have become extinct since the mid-twentieth century. However, tigers adapt well to life in captivity. Parks and nature reserves around the world help to protect the remaining subspecies of tigers from extinction. Tigers are also a common attraction in circuses.

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Which species of eagle does the Berry College webcam record?

The in-tree camera offers direct viewing of what goes on in the eagle's nest. An additional camera installed in 2014 provides an alternate viewing angle. Both cameras feature infrared technology, which allows for viewing the nest at night. In addition to these recordings, the eagles have a Facebook page with numerous photos.

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How many giant pandas are left in the world?

Giant pandas are listed as endangered by the World Conservation Union due to the destruction of the panda's natural lowland habitat and their slow rate of reproduction. Giant panda females ovulate once a year. They are fertile for only two to three days during breeding season. At best, a female raises between five and eight cubs over her 20 years of sexual maturity.

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What is a young butterfly called?

Larva, or caterpillars, have a very different lifestyle than adult butterflies. Their main function is to eat so they can grow and gain the energy they need to turn into a mature, adult butterfly. After hatching from a butterfly egg, larva may grow up to 100 times their original size in just a few weeks. Once the larva has grown to its final size, it can transform into the pupa or transition stage of the butterfly life cycle. After the pupa stage is complete, an adult butterfly hatches from the pupa and can reproduce to begin the life cycle again with a new larva.

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What are the signs of a dog ready to give birth?

Before the pups emerge, a shiny gray sac will droop from the vulva. This sac will look like a balloon. Some dogs may walk around while fluid drains from the sac, or may even open the sac on their own. Once the sac has appeared, pups will arrive within an hour. The dog may strain and moan as she pushes the pups out.

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Are there shelters for parrots?

RoseBerry Bird Rescue works to identify the personality traits of each bird to find a more suitable adoptive home. Individuals interested in adoption must fill out applications and answer basic questions about their family dynamics and living situations to find matching birds. Upon choosing a bird, completing necessary paperwork and paying the adoption fee, adopters can take their new birds home. In the weeks following adoption, RoseBerry Bird Rescue may schedule visits with a 24-hour notice to check on the animal's welfare.

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What do Siberian tigers look like?

Siberian tigers have powerful necks and broad and powerful shoulders. Their front legs and paws are also strong, and their claws can be retracted. Their fur is long and dense to help them live in Siberia's cold climate.\nMale Siberian tigers can grow to be 12 feet long and weigh 932 pounds or more. The females can be nearly 8 feet long and weigh up to 390 pounds.

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What types of bacteria are found in a dog's mouth?

Although scientists often use the canine mouth as a model for human oral hygiene, there are vast differences in the oral bacteria of dogs and humans, notes the Journal of Clinical Microbiology. Of the bacteria that researchers found in dogs' mouths, only 28 percent were similar to the bacteria usually present in the mouths of humans. Variances also occur in dogs of different breeds.\nPlaque in dogs' mouths develops from saliva, bacteria, cells from the mouth and food debris, states WebMD. Additionally, dogs can develop tooth problems similar to those in humans, including infections ..

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