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What do Indian elephants eat?

Because the population of Indian elephants is spread over a wide area of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, their habitats include grasslands, moist and dry deciduous forests, dry thorn forests, and tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. Plant food varies in each location. For instance, in southern India, elephants feed on tall grass, bamboo, palm, sedge, the bark of white thorn and other trees, and fruits such as tamarinds, dates and wood apples. In Nepal and Assam, floodplain grass makes up a large part of the elephant diet.\nAdult Indian elephants eat more than 300 pounds o..

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What should I do if my dog ate Vaseline?

Ingestion of Vaseline or any petroleum jelly is likely to only cause stomach upset and diarrhea, according to the ASPCA, and the risk of aspiration pneumonia is slight. The risk increases if the dog vomits as vomiting creates the potential for the substance to enter its lungs, says petMD. If aspiration pneumonia is suspected, the dog needs to go to the veterinarian as soon as possible for a stomach wash, blood work and/or oxygen treatment. The vet is likely to administer activated charcoal to neutralize the ingested material.\nA small amount of Vaseline ingested, not inhaled, is safe according..

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How much does a buffalo weigh?

Buffalo are heavy and large. Some males reach lengths of almost 12 1/2 feet. Females are significantly smaller, measuring between 7 and 10 1/2 feet long. The shoulder height of bulls ranges from about 5 1/2 to just over 6 feet. Cows' shoulder height is typically around 5 feet.\nUntil they were hunted to near extinction, buffalo were found on the plains from Alaska to northern Mexico. In the 21st century, the animals are harbored on protected areas in the western United States and Canada.

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What are dingo puppies?

The females give birth once a year to an average of five puppies, which are independent by 6 to 8 months of age. The adult animals weigh 22 to 33 pounds and are reddish or golden in color. Dingoes live alone or in groups. They eat small game such as rabbits and rodents and occasionally feed on plants. Dingoes roam long distances and communicate by howling. They can and do interbreed with domestic dogs, and an estimated one-third of southeastern Australia's dingoes are actually dog hybrids.

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Do horses sit down?

Horses have two anatomical abilities that allow them to remain standing. One function is the "stay apparatus" of the forelegs. The horse engages the stay apparatus by shifting the hip and locking the patella into position. The "check apparatus" allows the hind legs to relax without collapsing.\nWhen sleeping, an adult horse rests most of its weight on the two front legs and one hind leg. Horses enter a light sleeping phase in the standing position, which is an instinct left over from when they were wild animals. On average, horses spend four to 15 hours sleeping and several minutes to a few ho..

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Are there different types of bulldogs?

The bulldog gene pool has been modified over the centuries through selective breeding and out-crosses to create new breeds. Bulldogs have been bred to adapt to local living and working conditions, thus resulting in differences in size and appearance. The French bulldog, for example, was bred as a companion dog suitable for small spaces. The American bulldog is an athletic dog of medium build bred originally for farmwork.

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How can you find a pure white husky?

Male Siberian huskies can reach almost 24 inches in height at the shoulder and weigh up to 60 pounds. Although this breed can be classified as large, the Alaskan malamute is the largest of all Arctic dog breeds. The triangular ears, narrow, long snout and bushy tail of the Siberian husky make it a dog breed comparable in appearance to the wolf.\nLike other northern dog breeds, the Siberian husky has a strong prey instinct and can be a threat to household pets and strays if it was not properly socialized in its early months. A Siberian husky's eyes are often blue but can be shades of brown..

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What is a dog grooming salon?

Most dog grooming salons offer grooming packages that include ear cleaning, nail clipping and shampooing. Anal gland expression and fragrant spray are also commonly included in basic grooming packages offered at dog salons. Additional grooming services, such as polishing nails and conditioning fur, are often available for additional fees or in deluxe grooming packages.

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What are some good show jumping courses?

The United States Equestrian Foundation offers an excellent reference document on jumper course design. This document covers many topics including considerations for course design, course levels, the elements and parameters of a course, difficulty, consequences and results. The document also outlines the steps that need to be taken the day of the show and the actual building of the course including distances between obstacles. Course scoring and different types of jumps are also discussed.\nFor a high tech solution for course design, JumpingCourseDesign.com offers a digital course design drawi..

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Can dogs eat turkey?

Many popular brands of dog food include turkey. A diet of food that contains some meat has been shown to be quite healthy for dogs; however, it is important to make sure that the turkey does not upset the dog's stomach. Not all dogs can handle the richness of the bird's meat, especially not in a large quantity, like on Thanksgiving Day.

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