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Do cicadas have eyes?

Both the large and small eyes of the cicada are red, and the two compound eyes allow the insect to see straight ahead and at the side of each eye. Since the ocelli are located on the top of the head and face upward, they help to keep the cicada safe from predators that lurk above.

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What do parrotfish eat?

The parrotfish gets its name from its mouth, which is made of fused teeth and looks similar to a parrot's beak. They use the beak to tear off chunks of coral, which is ground with a second set of teeth in the back of the throat. This process releases algae, providing nutrients to the parrotfish.\nSaltwater parrotfish are often confused with blood parrot fish, which are kept as fresh aquarium pets. According to About.com, blood parrots can be fed flake, live, frozen and freeze-dried foods. Bloodworms and live brine shrimp are popular treats for these fish.\nAbout.com recommends feeding blo..

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What do newborn mice eat?

At approximately three weeks of age, wild mice slowly begin pursuing food outside of the nest. Wild mice eat a variety of foods, including seeds, stems, beetle larvae, roaches, grain and caterpillars. Slowly wean captive newborns off fluids with small portions of dry cereal, followed by solid foods, including fruits, vegetables and bread.\nFull-grown mice can consume up to 15 percent of their body weight on a daily basis and can go for extended periods without water. Female mice begin breeding at approximately 40 weeks of age. The typical lifespan of a wild mouse is approximately 18 months. In..

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What are some characteristics of the biggest black widows?

Only a female's bite is dangerously venomous, and only females have red hourglass shapes on their underbellies. To catch prey, they weave complex asymmetrical webs in out-of-the-way places. After the male inseminates the female black widow, if he does not escape in time, the female sometimes eats him. Black widows are shiny black in color with rounded abdomens. They mainly feed on insects and other spiders, but sometimes they catch and eat lizards, snakes and mice. When prey is caught in the web, they wrap it securely, hold it tight and bite it, injecting the venom. After about 10 minutes..

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Why did my budgie die?

According to the Burwood Bird and Animal Hospital, common illnesses of budgies include trichomoniasis, megabacteria, chlamydisois, scaly face and tumors, especially in older budgies. Illnesses can be treated early through veterinary checkups. For example, trichomoniasis, or canker, is caused by an infection from the protozoal organism trichomonas.\nMalnutrition is another common cause of early deaths in budgies. These birds should be fed a diet of dark green vegetables, limited seed, low-sugar grains and pellets. Chocolate, caffeine, alcohol and avocado may be toxic to budgies.

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What is the life expectancy of a groundhog?

Groundhogs are usually born in the spring in litters of four to nine kits. Groundhogs hibernate over the winter. Mature groundhogs usually weigh 12 to 15 pounds, but sometimes they get as large as 30 pounds. They dig burrows to hide in and are territorial with other groundhogs. They eat vegetation for the most part, but sometimes they eat grubs and other insects, snails and nuts.

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How tall are tigers?

Tigers are the largest members of the cat family and the largest subspecies, the Siberian tiger, can weigh up to 675 pounds. Tigers survive off of a diet of ambar deer, water buffalo, antelope and wild pigs. Due to poaching and the loss of their natural environment, they are an endangered species. There were around 100,000 wild tigers across the world in the early 1900s, but only 3,000 to 4,500 exist in the wild today.

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How many legs does a fly have?

When walking, a fly uses all six legs. However, it is able to balance in place using just four. Houseflies are a very common type of fly, and their legs have multiple uses. Tiny hairs near the end of each leg function like taste buds. A fly is able to walk on almost anything, at any angle, because of tiny suction cups and claws on the bottom of its feet.

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What is the lifespan of a sloth?

Sloths spend most of their lifespan sleeping up to 18 hours per day. This is a slow-moving species that is mostly active at night. Its metabolism is also slow, which helps sloths survive bad injuries. Sloth gestation can stretch up to 10 months, after which a single baby is born. Babies stay with their mothers for up to two years before becoming completely independent. Once they no longer depend on their mothers, sloths lead mostly solitary lives.

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Where do dragonflies live?

Dragonflies have lived on the planet for millions of years, and the first fossil evidence of dragonflies dates back 325 million years. Dragonflies from this time period had a wingspan of approximately 30 inches, but they went extinct at the beginning of the Triassic period when the dinosaurs first appeared.\nThe primary prey of dragonflies are flies, but dragonflies can eat any food that is readily available, such as gnats, mosquitoes or termites. Since dragonflies are unable to hunt in cold weather, they are restricted to warmer climates. Although dragonflies are predators, they are preyed up..

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