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What is a Belgian Groenendael?

The Groenendael is obedient, loyal and protective. It is used mostly as a police dog and guard dog. To be a good pet, it needs to be exposed to people almost from birth.\nMales generally weigh between 65 and 75 pounds and stand between 24 and 26 inches in height at the ridge between the shoulder blades. Females are smaller and lighter. The breed has no major health risks.

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What are some fun facts about coyotes for kids?

Coyotes are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and animals. They sometimes eat insects, lizards and snakes, and coyotes that live in cities sometimes dig through people's garbage looking for food.\nCoyotes are generally about the size of a medium-sized dog, with narrow faces, large pointed ears and busy tails. They are brown or tan, and their environment affects the color of their coat. Coyotes in deserts have lighter coats than those who live in mountains and forests.\nUnlike many wild animals, both male and female coyotes take care of the babies. The size of the litter changes ..

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Where can you find free stock images of birds online?

FreeDigitalPhotos.net functions primarily as an archive of photographs, allowing users to filter image results based on license types and orientation and distinguishing between photographs and illustrations. However, not all image sizes are available for free. Shutterstock does not discriminate between stock photos, illustrations and vector art, requiring specific keywords to narrow down search results, but requires a subscription-based membership to download images for personal use. Stockvault groups different types of images together, but keeps free and premium images separate. No membership..

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Where do gray whales live?

The North Pacific pod of whales lives in coastal waters around the Bering and southern Chukchi Seas during the summer. Many of the whales migrate during the winter to the warmer waters off the coast of Mexico. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, gray whales used to live in the Atlantic Ocean, but they were hunted to extinction in the 18th century.

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Where was the turkey first domesticated?

Turkey domestication occurred in the New World, where they were discovered by the Spanish in 1519 and taken back to Europe. Both the Aztecs and the pueblo Indians in North America had domesticated turkeys when the Spanish explorers reached America. The birds were used by the natives for food. They made the feathers into clothing and the bones into musical instruments. Although turkeys are native to the Americas, the pilgrims brought descendants of the Spanish birds from Europe back to the colonies in 1620.\nFarm-raised Thanksgiving turkeys are a far cry from their ancestors. The turkeys during..

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What is the life cycle of a lionfish?

The common lionfish has a striped body with white spots along the lateral line. This species has long, separated spines, including 11 dorsal fin spines and seven anal fin spines. Lionfish are usually white and reddish brown, but some are yellow or black. Lionfish are 11 to 15 inches long at maturity and weigh around 2.5 pounds.

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Do cats like music?

Cats respond to music that occupies a tempo near their resting heart rate with a frequency around their vocal range. Human music is based on human heart rates and vocalization, which are much slower and lower than a cat. Cats typically show indifference to human music unless it has rapid rhythm and very high frequencies.Cats don't appear capable of understanding music in the same fashion as humans. Researchers observe the psychological effects of music in a behavioral context with little grasp of whether or not a cat actually enjoys the music.

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What are the characteristics of a cow?

Physical traits, including color and ear placement, also vary between cow breeds. They have good peripheral vision to detect the approach of predators, and they can hear sounds at a high pitch. The average natural lifespan of cows is 25 years, but many are killed by the age of 3 as part of modern farming practices.\nCows feed mostly on grass and stems. When they eat, they curve their tongue around a plant and slice it with their bottom teeth. They are ruminants and have stomachs with four chambers to digest fibrous plants. Bacteria break down the plant material in their stomach to create cud, ..

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How do you train a Maltese?

Train proper elimination behaviorLike all small-breed puppies, Maltese cannot "hold it" for long so scheduling frequent walks is important for housebreaking. A consistent schedule of feeding and walking helps the puppy learn. Plan to walk the puppy about 10 minutes after each feeding. Select a "potty spot" and every time the puppy is taken out for potty, go straight to the potty spot. When the puppy starts to go, say the chosen "potty cue word," and as the puppy finishes, praise and reward the puppy. Place the puppy in a crate when it can't be watched carefully. Train loose-leash walkingW..

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How big do Yorkiepoos get?

Yorkiepoos are therefore small dogs and, since they require only short walks, make ideal pets for old people or others with limited mobility. Also owing to their size, they are not recommended for families with small children. Even so, the yorkiepoo is a sociable and playful breed of dog.Yorkiepoos change color as they mature as well, particularly during the first 6 months of their lives. Their coats, which are known for being generally non-shedding, range in color between black and silver, with gold and shades of cream being common.

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