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Is it safe for dogs to eat walnuts?

In most cases, a dog who consumes these nuts exhibit certain symptoms that may include loss of appetite, lethargy, orange urine, jaundice, blood-tinged vomit and blackened stool. Unless an affected dog gets treatment by a veterinarian quickly, the canine may experience liver failure within the next 72 hours of walnut consumption. Liver failure eventually leads to death, and that is why dog owners must seek professional help for their pet if they suspect poisoning.

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What are the characteristics of a tiger shark vs. a great white?

Although great white sharks are responsible for most deaths of people from shark bites, tiger sharks can be more dangerous. They swim slowly to sneak up on their prey before attacking with a burst of energy. They are insatiable eaters and refuse to leave a partially eaten meal. Humans are not natural prey for great whites, and most of this species' human bites are exploratory before the shark swims away to find other food. While tiger sharks don't seek out humans for consumption, their attacks are more likely to be fatal. They rank second, behind great whites, in the number of shark ..

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What are the characteristics of a crocodile?

Crocodiles are listed as endangered, and are protected by law under the Endangered Species Act. The crocodile is difficult to find in the United States, and the two crocodile species that are native can only be found at Florida's southernmost edge.Crocodiles are direct descendants of dinosaurs, and the crocodile's ancestors can be tracked back more than 180 million years. Crocodiles are powerful animals, perhaps in part due to their dinosaur lineage, and they can chomp down their food in a few bites. The stomach acids inside of the crocodile are able to break down the food, so the an..

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Where do polar bears sleep?

During blizzards, the snow covers and insulates the bears from the cold. Polar bears sleep seven to eight hours a day, and they take numerous naps. In the Arctic, where darkness lasts 24 hours in the winter and light lasts 24 hours in the summer, whether the bears sleep during the day or night is of little significance. However, a polar bear's main prey, the seal, is most active at night. Hunting takes energy, so polar bears nap often to help conserve energy.

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How can you find pedigree Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies for sale?

Thoroughly research potential breeders to make sure they are ethical and produce the kind of puppies you want. Ask about how many litters they produce and why they breed their dogs. A good breeder should be able to speak in depth about bloodlines and why she chose to breed a particular match. Good breeders should also test their dogs for genetic diseases and be willing to provide you with the results.\nSome breeders also place newspaper classified advertisements for Rhodesian ridgeback puppies. However, be extra cautious about these puppies. While some good breeders do advertise their puppies,..

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Do crabs lay eggs?

Horseshoe crabs reproduce in the spring. They migrate to sand flats during high tides where they mate and lay eggs. Male horseshoe crabs walk up and down the beaches waiting for the female crabs to arrive. When a female crab comes to shore, the male attaches himself to the female’s back using specialized legs called pedipalps. The female crab then digs a nest in the sand and the male fertilizes the eggs as she drops them into the nest. Females can lay several clutches of eggs each season. It takes the eggs between two and five weeks to hatch. Baby horseshoe crabs are in a larval state when t..

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How fast are lions?

Lions only use the energy that is required to reach such a speed when they are hunting prey. Their low stamina forces them to stalk their prey and ambush it instead of chasing it. The high-speed chasing is saved for the end of the stalk, when the lion is closest to its prey. Female lions are slightly faster than the males and do most of the hunting.

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What are some of the adaptations of the African elephant?

The elephant has adapted to the heat of its African habitat with big ears. It does not sweat but still needs to keep cool, so it fans itself with its ears. This fanning cools the elephant's blood and lowers its body temperature. The African elephant's environment is also dusty. The elephant has adapted to this with thick eyelashes that keep dust away from the animal's eyes. The elephant's long trunk enables it to bathe itself with water and dust. Water baths keep the elephant cool, while dust baths protect it from insects and heat. The trunk also allows the elephant to get ..

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How do spiders make webs?

There are seven different types of spinneret, though no species of spider has all seven. Each kind of spinneret makes silk for a specific function in web construction, such as sticky capture silk or fluffy capture silk. Spider silk is not only very strong but is elastic as well, capable of stretching to many times its length.\nDepending on species, spiders spin one of four different kinds of web: orb, sheet, funnel and tangle. Once a spider chooses a habitat, it spins a web that serves as both home and hunting ground. Just as they are programmed genetically to choose the best cross-bracing and..

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What can I do if my dog has the sniffles?

If the discharge is yellow, green, bad-smelling, or accompanied by coughing, choking or noisy breathing, the cause could be an infection, tumor or polyp. A veterinarian can diagnose the cause and prescribe a treatment. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. Fungal infections require special drugs. If the cause of the discharge is a polyp or tumor, surgery may be necessary.\nIf the dog tends to experience nasal discharge after eating, the dog may have a cleft palate or a fistula. Some dogs are born with small nostrils and tend to experience nasal discharge and noisy breathing. A ve..

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