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What do sea cucumbers eat?

Sea cucumbers have an adaptation that allows them to expose hook-like structures to make themselves unappealing to predators. Many fish and other sea animals consider sea cucumbers prey. Humans, particularly those of Asian descent, also eat sea cucumbers, sometimes farming the Echinodermata for consumption.\nA sea cucumber can grow up to 6 feet or more in length, though some are smaller than an inch. The animals live from five to 10 years in the wild.

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What are some traits of a Husky and Akita mix?

The Huskita is very powerful and strong, like both the Husky and the Akita. Huskitas sometimes have aggressive temperaments, especially when they are puppies. For this reason, they should not be around small children.\nAnother reason for this is that Huskitas have a pack mentality when adopted by families in which everyone in the household needs to be of a higher status than the dog in the family "pack." Huskitas tend to become very loyal to only a single owner. This makes them an ideal breed for those who live alone and desire a protective dog, as Huskitas are very territorial of what they pe..

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Can I give my dog tramadol?

PetPlace.com states that the appropriate doses of tramadol have not been officially established and that doses vary widely. Veterinarians often rely on the condition of each dog and the dog's weight, with the common dosage set at 1 milligram per pound every 12 hours. PetPlace.com states that high doses of tramadol have caused hypermotility and can also serve as a mild myocardial depressant when administered by injection.

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How much do beagles weigh?

The AKC has two height categories for beagles: 13 inches and 15 inches. A beagle measuring taller than 15 inches is disqualified. A beagle's height is measured at the withers, the ridge between an animal's shoulder blades. AKC breed standards call for a muscular appearance in the shoulders, chest, back, hips and thighs, which favors beagles in the middle of the average weight range.\nThe popular house pet breed descends from the scenthound family, which originated in England in the 1300s, states Animal Planet.

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Where do crows build their nests?

Crows are a monogamous bird species, with both mates cooperating in the building of the nest and the gathering of food. The nest is made from dried sticks and twigs with soft inner linings composed of animal hair, bark and pine needles. Crows have been known to insert shiny objects they have found into the construction of their nests. They only nest during the mating season; then they begin to roost in larger groups. These roosts grow as fall and winter approach and can reach sizes of up to 2 million birds.

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What causes roaches?

Just because someone lives in an apartment doesn't mean that roaches are inevitable. However, a roach infestation is much more common in multi-family buildings, even in the apartment units that are kept clean. This is because it only takes one dirty apartment unit to attract roaches for the whole building. It should be noted that the older the apartment structure, the easier it is for roaches to make their way between apartment units. Apartments that are constructed mostly of wood can attract roaches as well, since the insects feed on rotting wood.\nRoaches are insects that have been buil..

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What is the best day to breed a dog?

Most breeds of dogs will go through heat around two times every year. During this time, they will cycle through four different phases. Proestrus is the first stage of heat. The hormones will just be beginning to change and the dog will be able to get pregnant. This is where the first show of bloody discharge will happen. During this period, the female dog will not allow any male dogs to breed with her. Estrus is the second part of heat and is the part that female dogs normally get pregnant in. The female dog will be fertile and will allow the male dog to mount her during this time. Diestrus is..

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What are the different types of moose?

The moose is the largest member of the deer family. The preferred habitats of moose include wetlands, shrub lands and conifer or hardwood forests. The moose's long legs allow it to easily traverse snow and escape predators by standing its ground or fleeing to bodies of water. Male moose have prominent antlers that can weigh more than 77 pounds.

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How many legs do squid have?

Tentacles are specialized feeding arms. Octopi, nautiluses, and the vampire squid lack them. The basic cephalopod arm is a muscular tube covered in hair-like filaments called cirri, with suckers or hooks on the underside. They are used to crawl, swim and seize prey. Tentacles are longer than arms, can retract into the animal's body, and have paddle-shaped tips called clubs. Clubs are densely covered in suckers. Tentacles are used by squid to quickly strike at and snatch prey.

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What does a wolverine eat?

In the summer, wolverines eat berries and fruit in addition to their regular diets. They eat birds, bird eggs and insect larvae when necessary. Wolverines prey on animals that are easy to target, such as baby mammals, trapped animals and animals weakened by the winter. A significant amount of their diet is dead, decaying flesh. They often eat the remainders of another predator's kill, or they take it outright. It is common for them to feast on the scraps left by wolves. For this reason, declining wolf populations directly affect the feeding habits of wolverines.\nWolverines are known for ..

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