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How can you track the migration of hummingbirds?

Hummingbird-Guide.com also hosts a list of hummingbird sightings by users that occurred in the fall of 2015.\nAt Learner.org, site visitors can post their hummingbird sightings and watch the spring migration of 2016 unfold. This site provides real-time maps, field notes from observers, photo galleries and slideshows, video clips and articles. Spring species covered are the ruby-throated hummingbird in Canada and the eastern United States, the rufous hummingbird in the western United States and Canada, and other common species found both in the United States and Canada. Site users can post thei..

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Why do ostriches stick their heads in the sand?

The misinterpretation possibly developed because the birds have small heads that are not clearly noticeable from a distance when ostriches are feeding from the ground. Another explanation for the mistaken belief potentially arose from ostriches' nesting habits. The females lay their eggs in dirt holes and then stick their heads in regularly to turn the eggs. One Kind suggests another behavior that encourages the myth. Ostriches sometimes react to threats by stretching their necks out on the ground in an attempt to hide. The light-colored feathers on their head and neck help them blend in ..

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What is Doberman ear posting?

The posting of the ears is done following the cropping surgery procedure. The posting is performed using a sponge dowel, a backing rod and a tampon or some other material that can be used to hold the ear upright while the cartilage hardens. The posts are kept in place for a period of a few weeks to a couple of months.

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How do you deter Canadian geese?

Canada geese are fully protected by the law and killing or injuring one is illegal unless one has a hunting license and it is geese hunting season. If dogs are used to control geese, they must be trained not to harm them. Other methods, such as using live swans or swan decoys or birds of prey to scare the geese have proven ineffective and are not cost-friendly.\nSpecial organizations, such as Geese Peace, have procedures to help reduce problem geese populations. These programs work with local and federal governments to reduce human-goose conflicts humanely and legally. The Geese Peace program,..

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How do you treat a dog with diarrhea?

If the dog's diarrhea lasts longer than one day and if the dog experiences other symptoms like vomiting, lethargy, dark or bloody stools and decreased appetite, the dog should be taken to the veterinarian as soon as possible. Some of the most common causes of diarrhea in dogs are changes in the diet, stress, food intolerance, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer or ingestion of a foreign item or spoiled food. Besides diarrhea, dogs may also exhibit other symptoms including flatulence, straining to produce a bowel movement or mucus in their stools. Diarrhea in a puppy can be an indication th..

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How long does it take for a cat to have kittens?

Interestingly, the reasons for the variability in the length of gestation and the process that begins labor remain unknown. Some factors may include hormonal balance, the size of the uterus, and the size and weight of the kittens. In fact, it is not uncommon for owners to go to sleep with a pregnant cat and wake the next morning to a litter of kittens.

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How many eggs does an alligator lay?

Prior to laying eggs, a female alligator first builds a nest. This nest measures up to 10 feet in diameter and 3 feet high. In late June and early July, the female alligator will lay her eggs, which then incubate for approximately 65 days. The incubation temperature determines if the offspring will be male or female with temperatures above 93 degrees Fahrenheit resulting in all males.\nBefore the offspring hatches, they start to make noises within the eggs. The mother will then remove the nesting materials. Once born, approximately 80 percent of young alligators die due to predators such as bi..

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What do frogs eat?

Frogs of all sizes consume primarily meat, and will only eat food that they catch alive. Unlike most small organisms, frogs do not eat plants and vegetation. The smallest species of frogs feast on worms, larvae, mosquitoes and flies while larger varieties, such as bullfrogs, may eat mice, rats, moles and even small fish. Frogs, like snakes and some reptiles, lack teeth to chew their food. They rely on their strong tongues to pull food into their mouths; frogs' tongues extend and snatch victims within seconds, before retracting back into their cavities, food and all, to trigger the next ph..

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How long can an alligator stay underwater?

The alligator is adept at controlling and slowing down its heart rate. Alligators are not equipped with gills, so they don't breathe under the water. When an alligator goes beneath the water, a flap closes off its ears and nostrils. This lets more blood and oxygen make it through to its vital organs even though the alligator is not breathing.

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How do grasshoppers adapt to their environment?

The main way grasshoppers adapt to their environment is through their long and strong legs. In addition, their legs have pikes to protect them from predators. The legs are not only used for jumping, but also for hopping and walking under normal circumstances, without predator threat. The legs are also clawed and quite powerful. However, they are not adapted for use in water.\nBesides the ability to walk and jump, grasshoppers also have wings for flying and fluttering about. They also have compound eyes to detect food and predators. To properly cut and chew the grass and leaves on which it feed..

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