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What is another name for the Belcher

The Belcher's sea snake must be severely mistreated before it will bite since it has a very timid temperament. When it does bite, it doesn't inject a lot of venom. Generally, this snake, which lives in the water, bites fishermen handling a net where it has become entangled. It is found in the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Thailand and in the waters off the Solomon Islands.

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What is euthanization?

The euthanasia drug is an overdose of barbiturate. It works by stopping the heart and breathing muscles. The drug can be administered with a needle and syringe or through an intravenous catheter. Some veterinarians administer a sedative tranquilizer prior to euthanization in order to make the pet's final moments more peaceful for both the animal and the owner.\nEuthanization is performed for various reasons, including injury and disease. Euthanization is also performed at animal shelters due to overcrowding and a lack of resources.

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What are some interesting facts about snakes?

Most snakes lay eggs. The only snake known to build a nest for its eggs is the king cobra. Other species, such as garter snakes, give birth to live young. This is because they live in places where it is too cold to lay eggs, so the young develop inside the mother's body.\nSnakes only eat meat, though some species eat eggs. These snakes break the swallowed egg with hard protrusions in their spines and then digest the contents. Other snakes chase down prey and swallow it whole. Venomous snakes use venom to immobilize their prey, while snakes such as pythons squeeze their prey to death. Beca..

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How do koala bears protect themselves?

While koala bears have few natural predators, they do face occasional dangers from large owls, dingoes and dogs. Eucalyptus trees provide koalas with safe shelter, which is ideal for these mostly sedentary animals. Koalas are relatively small and not particularly swift and can easily be captured by determined predators when they venture onto solid ground.\nUnfortunately, koalas are not always protected from human encroachment. Koalas living near areas populated by people are vulnerable to being hit by cars as they cross roadways. They also lose natural habitat when people chop down the trees t..

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How do rabbits reproduce?

Medium-sized rabbits are sexually mature at the age of six to seven months old. The average gestation period from the time of mating until the offspring's birth is around one month, and they are weaned after another month's time. A rabbit produces between eight to 10 kits, or babies, in each litter and has about five litters per year for up to three years.

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How do you remove matted cat hair?

Use these steps to keep a cat's fur mat free.Brush hair gentlySit down with the cat and carefully brush its hair with a wide-tooth comb. When you come to a matted area, hold the matted hair close to the skin with one hand to keep it from pulling at the skin. Brush out the mat starting at the ends of the hair and working up toward the skin.Use a detanglerApply a child-friendly or pet-safe hair detangler to the matted area to help loosen it. However, do not attempt to give the cat a bath to wash out the mats as this may cause them to tighten up even more. Cut it outCut out the hair mat only..

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How do rattlesnakes reproduce?

Rattlesnake babies are born live after a gestation period of 90 days. The eggs hatch inside the mother's body and baby snakes crawl out; this is different from other snake species, which typically lay eggs in nests before birth. Female rattlesnakes carry between four and 25 eggs at a time, with an average birth of nine to 10 babies. Babies are born in spring or fall, and females reproduce every two to three years.\nA baby rattlesnake is about 10 inches long when born. Instead of a rattle, a baby has a small nub on the end of its tail; the rattle grows in later. A baby rattlesnake has shor..

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How are dogs trained for the Dogs for the Disabled program?

When puppies are 7 to 8 weeks old, they go to the home of a volunteer who helps to socialize them until they are about 12 to 14 months old. Volunteers attend monthly classes run by the program’s puppy coordinators that focus on basic training and consistency. The puppies visit as many places as possible in real-life situations to help them with socialization.\nWhen they are 14 months old, the puppies leave their volunteers’ homes to begin formal training. Trainers work on obedience and on developing a puppy’s consistent response to commands. The puppies are introduced to specific require..

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How does Frontline work?

Frontline is available for dogs of all sizes and cats. Pet owners apply the instructed amount to the back of the animal in the neck area. This prevents the animal from licking or scratching the medicated area. The medicine works for about 30 days and works even after baths. Any pet under 8 weeks of age should not receive the medication because illness may result.

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Why do zebras have stripes?

The research team studied several species of zebra, observing the location, thickness and intensity of the stripes on the animals' bodies. They noted the geographical location, temperature and predators of the animals. The team noticed a large amount of biting flies in the regions where zebras lived. Curiously, the zebras weren't affected by the blood-sucking parasites. Bites from the flies in the area had the potential to cause weight-loss, lack of milk production, sleeping sickness, equine anemia, equine influenza and blood loss in their hosts.\nBefore these findings, scientists an..

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