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How long does a parakeet live?

A diet of high-quality bird seed mix supplemented with fresh fruits and vegetables is essential to a parakeet's health. Favorites include apple and pear slices, broccoli, carrots, leafy greens, melon, pineapple and tomato. Foods detrimental to a parakeet's health that should be avoided are avocado, carbonated beverages and those with caffeine, chocolate, fruit seeds and pits, potatoes, raw peanuts, rhubarb and tomato leaves.

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What is the typical natural habitat of the jaguar?

The jaguar once ranged from South America up to the southwestern United States. However, it currently lives mostly in South America and parts of Central America. It is also considered endangered in every part of its range. Small populations of jaguars remain in the United States as of the 2000s. One possibly breeding population lives south of Tucson, Arizona, while another roams the bootheel of New Mexico.\nThe jaguar enjoys living by water and often hunts water-dwelling animals such as fish, turtles and caimans. It often leaps into rivers in pursuit of prey. The jaguar hunts a wide variety of..

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What is the cricket's role in the food chain?

Crickets are insects belonging to the order Orthoptera and are closely related to grasshoppers. There are over 2,000 known species of cricket in the world. They help to break down decaying organic materials and return them to the soil, but in large numbers they can be agricultural pests. Mole crickets are of special concern as they damage many kinds of vegetable crops as well as lawn grasses.

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Why would a dog be panting excessively?

Heavy panting in dogs means that the dog is either trying to cool itself off or that it is having trouble breathing. If the dog exerted itself in the heat or in direct sunlight for an extended time, the dog could be having heatstroke. If this is the case, give the dog cool water and try to submerge it in cool, not cold, water, recommends WebMD.If the dog was not out in the sun or heat but is still panting excessively, it could be a sign of illness such as heart disease, Cushing's syndrome or respiratory disorders like pneumonia. Sometimes heart issues will cause a dog's lungs to fill..

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Why do goldfish swim at the bottom of the tank?

When a pet owner realizes that all the fish are swimming at the bottom of the tank, it is important to test and adjust water conditions as needed. Undesirable levels of chemicals can lead to serious illness and fatality in goldfish. Reducing feedings and adding salt help reduce ammonia and nitrate levels, according to Goldfish Connection.

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What does Advantage Multi do for dogs?

Advantage Multi is a prescription-strength medication for dogs that are at least three pounds and over seven weeks of age. It helps to control sarcoptic mange, kills adult fleas and flea eggs, treats circulating microfilariae and can control roundworms, whipworms and hookworms. Some dogs don't get it monthly, but instead seasonally in order to protect them from mosquitoes. It must be given within a week of exposure to mosquitoes in this case.

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Do cats have feelings?

It is realistic to assume cats experience a range of emotions based on their physiology. Cats are mammals, and their brain structures and the way their brain works, are comparable to the functions of a human brain. While the formation of complex emotions are not necessarily reached by cats, basic emotions appear a given when witnessing the varying reactions and moods of animals, specifically cats. Like humans, cats express their emotions in various ranges. While one cat might express its rage through withdrawal, another might act out in defense. It is always best to familiarize oneself with th..

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Do chinchillas bite people?

Like many pets, chinchillas are not aggressive unless they are stressed or threatened. They do not have a tendency to be violent with humans or other animals but are excited easily. The most common reason a chinchilla bites or becomes aggressive is if it is an alpha male. This type of chinchilla displays strong dominant behavior and, in extreme cases, may bite humans or other chinchillas, although it is not an attempt to harm them.

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Which breeds of dogs have a problem with biting?

The pit bull is not one breed of dog; pit bulls include American pit bull terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers and American Staffordshire terriers, according to Livescience. These dogs were bred for herding, hunting dangerous prey and fighting.\nThe chow-chow, which originated in China, is a notoriously strong-willed dog that needs a firm hand when it comes to socialization, explains the American Kennel Club. Wolf hybrids, or wolfdogs, can be unpredictable and even aggressive toward their human owners, states the International Wolf Center.

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Do lizards hibernate?

Many species of lizard that live in temperate climates hibernate to survive the cold, as without sufficient ambient heat, their metabolic processes slow down. Without hibernation, this slow-down can be deadly. During hibernation, their metabolism changes to drastically conserve energy, so the metabolic slow-down from low temperatures is less dangerous. It is a gradual process that is driven by several successive weeks of lower temperatures as the lizard's body converts to hibernation mode. Lizards are very prone to hypothermia, and their body tissue can die if they are not sufficiently pr..

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