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Where do golden eagles live?

Golden eagles are dark brown with lighter brown plumage on their heads and necks. They can dive upon their prey at speeds surpassing 150 miles per hour. Golden eagles are carnivores and eat rabbits, marmots, ground squirrels, carrion, reptiles, birds, fish and insects. Golden eagles live up to 30 years in the wild. They reach 33 to 38 inches in size and weigh 6 to 15 pounds. Females lay up to four eggs, and both parents help incubate. Some golden eagles migrate, while others do not.

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Do spider mites bite humans?

Spider mites dwell on the undersides of leaves. They spin silk webs to protect their eggs. Their tiny mouth parts are designed to inflict damage to plants and trees, but not to humans. In some rare occasions, their bites have been known to cause allergic reactions in people. Spider mites are only visible in bright lights and look like small red spiders. They are only able to live near their food source, so they don't stray far from plants and trees.

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Do rabbits see in color or black and white?

In animals like rabbits, color is perceived by special cells in the eye that are able to absorb specific wavelengths of light and relay that information to the brain. Humans have three different sets of such cells, called cone cells. Human cone cells pick up shades of red, blue and yellow-green, respectively. Rabbits appear to have only have two different kinds of cones. They are able to pick up blue light and green light, but other colors are simply not absorbed, so they are perceived as gray.

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What is the cheetah's habitat?

Although once cheetahs lived throughout all of Africa and parts of Asia, today’s cheetah population lives primarily in the southern and eastern parts of Africa. Cheetahs are an endangered species; the largest remaining cheetah population is in Namibia.\nCheetahs require wide-open spaces with tall grass to hunt. They prey mostly on gazelles and impalas. Known for speeds up to 70 mph, cheetahs chase down their prey very quickly. Cheetahs weigh up to 140 pounds and live about 12 years.

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What is horse serum used for?

Horse serum is generally produced in the United States where it comes from donor horses that have been raised in the U.S. It is tested for bacteria and is sterilized to ensure that it does not have any fungi or diseases. Horse serum can be used for many different issues including traditional diseases, snakebites and even some protection against infections. In the U.S., there are many people who are allergic to horse serum. It is important that people be tested for an allergy of the serum before they are given an injection. An allergy to the serum can cause a rash, a fever and even sores around..

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Do moth balls deter squirrels?

For natural control of squirrels, cayenne pepper, red pepper and chili powder top gardening lists. These spices contain capsaicin, which causes a "hot" taste and watery eyes and nose on ingestion. Unlike some humans, squirrels don't enjoy these sensations, so sprinkling the spices liberally around the areas to be protected discourages the animals from remaining around those places and doesn't harm plants. Birds are unaffected by capsaicin, so mixing the spices with seed also discourages squirrels from raiding bird feeders. The drawbacks to capsaicin-containing spices are the need for..

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What are predators of puffer fish?

Puffer fish are found in salt, brackish and freshwater environments, and can be preyed upon by many different species of animals. Tiger sharks and sea snakes appear to be immune to the effects of tetrodotoxin found in puffer fish and to the spines found on all of the over 120 species of puffer fish.\nHowever, other predators that attempt to eat puffer fish can succumb to the effects of tetrodotoxin, which is present in the skin, intestines, liver and sex organs of puffer fish. This toxin is approximately 1,200 times more potent than cyanide and is also known as fugu poison, maculotoxin and TTX..

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What is the biggest type of bullmastiff?

This large, powerful breed was developed in England to assist gamekeepers in apprehending poachers. The bullmastiff belongs to a group of dogs known as molossers that descended from a type developed in Molossia, a region of ancient Epirus. They can be traced back as far as 1795. The foundation breeding was 60 percent mastiff and 40 percent bulldog. The breed was recognized by the English Kennel Club in 1924 and by the American Kennel Club in 1934.

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Can donkeys eat apples?

The Donkey Sanctuary believes the best diet for donkeys is barley straw combined with restricted grass grazing. Barley straw should be made constantly available to donkeys, as they like to eat small amounts of food frequently throughout the day. In the winter months, hay is supplemented in measured amounts as needed to offset the lack of grazing. One or two fruits or vegetables a day, including apples, stimulate the appetite and add variety to the diet.

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Do fish drink water?

The habitat of freshwater fish is must less salty than their bodies, causing water to enter their tissues from the surroundings by osmosis. Thus, they need only actively drink a small amount of water to live. Saltwater fish, on the other hand, have bodies that are much less salty than their surroundings. Water, then, tends to leach out of their bodies. They must actively drink more water to live. To rid themselves of the excess salt, they excrete it through special cells in their gills.

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