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What are the characteristics of a rabbit?

The average rabbit lives for 9 to 12 years in the wild. Rabbits are herbivores, which means that they feed only on plants. Their diet typically consists of grass and leafy weeds, which they tend to consume early in the morning and at dusk. When food is scarce in the winter, they eat bark and twigs. During the day, rabbits tend to stay hidden in dense vegetation in order to stay safe from predators. If they feel threatened, they flee the area in a zigzag pattern, which makes them harder to follow.\nFemale rabbits build nests in the ground before giving birth to their young. Baby rabbits are tin..

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How many times does a hedgehog's heart beat per minute?

A hedgehog's heartbeat slows down to 140 to 150 beats per minute while the animal is sleeping. The most dramatic changes in a hedgehog's heart rate occur during hibernation. During hibernation, most hedgehogs' heart rates decrease to 20 beats per minute. However, heart rates between two and 50 beats per minute are considered normal during a hedgehog's hibernation. The lowered heart rate helps the hedgehog conserve its energy during winter when food is scarce.

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Do lions eat snakes?

Lions are the only cats to live in groups called prides. Each pride is led by a patriarchal male lion whose territory may include 100 square miles, although some prides contain more than one male lion. Female lions are the hunters of the pride. Lions use ambush tactics and teamwork in order to catch prey larger than themselves. Stealing kills from other predators is not uncommon among lions, who are known to intimidate hyenas and wild dogs.

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How do you donate to the Kent County Humane Society?

Access online donations at the Give link on any page of the shelter's website. The Humane Society of Kent County has three separate online funds for customers wishing to donate for specific needs, as of September 2015. The Our Greatest Needs fund uses donations to cover priority items that the shelter needs most. The Adopt Me fund provides training and support to less-adoptable animals to increase their likelihood of finding a home. The Medical Care Fund provides routine care for all of the shelter animals and covers emergency procedures.\nPatrons giving physical items access the Humane S..

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How can you tell if your dog has a broken leg?

Common signs that indicate that a dog has suffered from a broken limb include limping; whimpering or crying, indicating that the dog is in severe pain; swelling of the affected area; inability to bear weight; and obvious deformity of the leg. Deformities that result from broken bones can be easily overlooked. Often, broken legs appear shorter than they naturally are. Examine the dog's leg carefully from a distance to be certain that the bone is broken.\nThe main causes of broken bones in dogs are vehicular or traffic accidents and falls from great heights. If a dog has been in either of t..

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In which biome does the Komodo dragon live?

Growing to an average length of 6.5 to 10 feet, Komodo dragons prefer hot, dry places. They dominate the area in which they live, as there are no other carnivorous animals on the islands. They feed primarily on carrion and occasionally hunt mammals and birds; however, the Komodo dragon has a slow metabolism and does not need to feed very often. It can eat 80 percent of its body weight during one feeding.

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How large are penguins?

The largest species of penguin, the Emperor penguin, averages 66 pounds and a height of 3.8 feet, and lives in Antarctica. The second-largest penguin, the King penguin, looks similar to the Emperor penguin but is found in the sub-Antarctic belt rather than in Antarctica. The male King penguin averages 35 pounds and 37 inches in height.\nMost penguins are much smaller than the Emperor penguin and King penguin. The Little Blue penguin lives in New Zealand and Australia. It stands only 10 to 12 inches tall and weighs only 2 or 3 pounds. Other small species of penguin include the Magellanic pengui..

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What are some different types of ducks?

Dabblers usually feed by tipping their bodies into the water, causing their rear ends to point upwards as their mouths take in food just under the water's surface. Because of this particular feeding habit, dabblers often spend their time in the shallows of bodies of water. Examples of dabbler ducks include the American black duck, the white-cheeked pintail, the northern pintail, the masked duck and the gadwall.\nBy contrast, diving ducks, as their name implies, often dive all the way into the water to pursue their food. The harlequin duck perhaps most clearly epitomizes this group's ..

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What are some creative ideas for a photo album for your pet?

Creating a pet photo album centered around its favorite activities keeps the album well-organized. Include well-lit photos that demonstrate your animal in action. Pictures of your pet running, playing with other pets or playing with a toy are ideal photos to start your pet album.\nListing words your pet would say animates your pet and brings your album to life. Funny phrases make a pet album interesting to read and memorable. Dressing your pet up in costumes that reflect a specific decade such as the 1970s makes a pet photo collection creative. A decade-themed pet album showcases your pet&apos..

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Can hedgehogs swim?

In the wild, hedgehogs eat insects, worms, mice, frogs and snakes. When hunting, hedgehogs grunt, much like pigs, and they forage for food in hedges and undergrowth, hence their name. Hedgehogs' bodies are covered with thousands of long hollow quills, not unlike a porcupine's, but they are not dangerous. Muscles along the underside of their bodies allow hedgehogs to roll into a ball to protect themselves from predators.

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