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What are some facts all about hummingbirds?

Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards, but they can also fly sideways, forward, up, down and even upside down. They can also hover by moving their wings in a figure-eight motion. The hummingbird does not use its feet for anything besides perching.\nThe hummingbird mainly feeds on flower nectar, tree sap and pollen, but some species also eat insects. They have a long, tapered beak that is used to get nectar from tubular flowers or other hard-to-reach areas. Because these birds have such a high breathing rate, high body temperature and fast heartbeat, around 1,260 beats per minu..

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How do you kill spiders around the home without pesticides?

Some essential oils that work well to get rid of spiders in your home are lavender oil and citrus oils. To use these, all you have to do is wipe down the walls with them and the number of spiders will greatly decrease. Another thing that you can use directly on the cobwebs is a solution of water and salt. Combine the two in a spray bottle and shake until all the salt is dissolved, then spray on wherever you see a spider. While this is the most effective way to kill spiders in your home, white vinegar can also help to make their favorite areas less than desirable. Again, mix with water to make ..

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How long does a squirrel live?

There are around 285 living species of squirrels, including tree squirrels, ground squirrels, flying squirrels, chipmunks and prairie dogs. Squirrels are prey animals with a wide variety of predators, including foxes, coyotes, hawks, bobcats, lynxes, wolves and weasels. In urban areas, many are also struck by automobiles. All of these hazards tend to keep their life spans short.

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Where can you find a dog rescue to adopt a schnoodle?

These organizations are located in Washington, Pennsylvania and Florida respectively. Poo-Mix Rescue is an information site that lists rescue Poodle mixed breeds from the US and Canada. It is a virtual rescue operation that lists dogs on various websites and brings them to one site for convenience in locating Poo-Mix dogs. It also has a re-home web page, listing dogs whose owners can no longer maintain a pet.

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What are some facts about leatherback sea turtles?

Leatherback sea turtles grow to a whopping 7 feet and can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds. The largest leatherback sea turtle was documented at 8.5 feet long and 2,020 pounds. They live for about 45 years in the wild and have shells that, instead of being bony, are rubbery and leathery. This shell flexibility enables the turtles to be more hydrodynamic. They dive down to 4,200 feet for over an hour at a time.\nLeatherback sea turtles migrate a total of 7,400 miles a year in order to eat, mate and breed. Females lay their eggs in nests dug at sandy beaches. After laying 80 eggs and covering them ..

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What are some facts about doves?

Doves and pigeons belong to a group of birds that includes about 310 species. Doves and pigeons are often referred to interchangeably, but they vary greatly in size. Both types of birds build flimsy nests on the ground or in trees. Birds in the group comprising doves and pigeons do not have gall bladders, and their bile enters the gut directly.\nDoves and pigeons live throughout the Earth, excluding a few inhospitable areas. They live in many types of habitats. Some of the birds have large ranges, while others remain in small areas. Human activity has proven beneficial to some species of these..

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What is a Utan crocodile?

Utan lives in an exhibit with a total area of 5,000 square feet and has access to a pool with more than 30,000 gallons of water. A hybrid between a saltwater and Siamese crocodile, Utan was located outside of Bangkok, Thailand. Although never measured, the force of this massive crocodile's bite is estimated to be a staggering 5,000 pounds of pressure per square inch.

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What are some tarantula facts for kids?

Unlike many spiders, tarantulas do not use webs to catch their food. They wait until their prey gets close and then pounce and inject venom into the victim. Instead of chewing, tarantulas use an enzyme that turns the victim’s body into a liquid that can be sucked up. Tarantulas mainly eat insects, but some larger tarantulas eat mice and frogs.\nIf a tarantula is attacked, it defends itself by using its hind legs to rub hairs off its stomach which it throws at the attacker. If a person gets hit by the hairs, they can cause a rash or even an allergic reaction. Tarantulas usually do not bite pe..

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Do miniature Cocker Spaniels exist?

Cocker Spaniels are the smallest of the spaniel breeds and the smallest of the sporting group breeds. They were originally bred as hunting dogs and are comfortable entering water. The average life span of the Cocker Spaniel is 12 to 15 years. The breed is known for its beautiful yet labor-intensive coat, cheerful disposition and willingness to please. These characteristics, in combination with the Cocker Spaniel's small size, make it a popular breed among city-dwellers with limited space.

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What is a blue fawn pitbull?

A dog that inherits the genes for a black coat that also inherits two copies of the dilution gene is a blue pit bull. Blue pit bulls are a blue-silver color and have grayish noses. A dog that inherits the genes for a brown coat that also inherits two copies of the dilution gene is a blue fawn pit bull.

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