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What are predators of anteaters?

The giant anteater is normally found in South America. As its name suggests, the anteater eats insects, such as ants, termites, honeybees and beetle larvae. These creatures are normally shy and will walk or gallop away from any threatening animals. However, when they are cornered, anteaters are capable of rearing up on their hind legs and swiping at predators with their clawed forepaws. These claws are very strong and sharp, more than capable of cutting open skin. They can even kill in self-defense with these natural weapons.The predators of giant anteaters include jaguars, pumas, mountain lio..

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What bird lays small blue eggs?

It's rare to find bluebird eggs in an open nest, as bluebirds typically build their nests in a cavity. Blue eggs are also commonly laid by sea-dwelling birds. Larger, blue-green eggs are laid by great blue herons, little blue herons and snowy egrets and great egrets. Cormorants, skimmers and common murres lay eggs that range in color from blue to ivory.

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What is a heifer?

The nutrition and care of a heifer depends on the overall purpose of the cow. If the heifer is a dairy cow, maintaining minimal fat stores while ensuring proper growth is the goal. For some other heifers, the goal is to get them fattened up and ready to rear calves. In most cases, a heifer is bred when she is older than 2 years. This helps to ensure that the calf gets the nutrients it need without taking away vital nutrients from the mother.

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What do hippos eat?

The pygmy hippopotamus is classified as a vegetarian. This animal not only eats grass and shoots, but it also consumes ferns, herbs, semi-aquatic plants and fruit. Interestingly, the pygmy hippopotamus has a stomach with multiple chambers, like a cow. However, its digestive system does not work in the same way as a cow's or other true ruminant's digestive system.\nHippos feed at night. The hippopotamus comes out of its usual body of water to eat, but it always tries to stay as close to its home as possible. However, if food is scarce, it is capable of traveling a few miles to find an..

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What is a female mouse called?

The female mouse produces five to 10 kittens in one litter. It gives birth after three weeks of pregnancy. The kittens are usually born with their eyes closed and hairless. A doe can produce more than 100 babies every year.\nA mouse, which has a normal lifespan of one to two years, is between 15 to 20 centimeters in length with a weight of 30 to 60 grams. Belonging to the Muridae family, a mouse can run at 12 kilometers per hour.

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What can you expect from a Siberian husky-Pomeranian mix?

Pomskies can inherit common husky traits, such as intelligence and mischievousness, and common Pomeranian traits, such as playfulness and stubbornness. As of 2015, this designer dog breed is relatively new, so information about common health aliments for the breed is not available.\nBecause Pomskies are designer dogs, most owners buy them as puppies from the breeders, and few are available for adoption in shelters. Because of the high demand, most owners pay more than $1,000 for a Pomsky puppy.

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What are the kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species classifications for snakes?

According to Reptile Knowledge, there are more than 20 different families of snakes, though the precise number is a matter of opinion. Depending on the system of classification used, between 2,900 and 3,400 different species of snake exist worldwide. Both snakes and lizards are members of the Squamata order, though snakes are often grouped in the suborder Serpentes. Scientists believe snakes descended from lizards. Pythons and boas still have tiny vestigial hind legs called "anal spurs."

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What are some popular names for female hamsters?

Common hamster names often reflect the animal's small size and round, fuzzy appearance. Cute names such as Munchkin, Nugget, Popcorn and Skittles are popular with hamster owners.\nThe new hamster owner may also wish to base the name choice on the type of hamster the owner obtains. For example, Syrian hamsters are much larger than dwarf hamsters, so names such as Tiny are more common among dwarf hamsters. Some Syrian hamsters have longer fur, prompting names such as Teddy Bear or Fluffy. Because Syrian hamsters are often more social with people, they may earn names such as Cuddles.\nIf the..

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What causes a dog's back legs to give out?

Paralysis in dogs occurs when any part of the animal's nervous system is damaged enough to cause a disruption in the communication between the brain and the legs. Herniated discs in a dog's spine, especially in breeds that are low to the ground with long backs such as the Dachshund and Basset Hound, can cause weakness and paralysis, notes petMD.\nDegenerative myelopathy is a disease of the spinal cord that typically appears in older dogs around seven or eight and may cause complete paralysis within six months to a year, explains University of Missouri. It can occur first in one limb,..

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How long does it take for a cow to have a calf once pregnant?

A dairy cow must have a calf to begin milk production. The calves are fed milk from their mother until they are nine to 10 weeks old. A cow can produce as much as 12 gallons of milk daily. Dairy cows are expected to produce milk for around four years, but they live four to 10 years on average. Cows eat roughly 100 pounds of food per day and drink about 50 gallons of water per day.

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