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How big does a German shepherd mixed with a boxer get?

Puppies bred by crossing two purebred parents of different breeds can inherit any combination of their parents' characteristics. A German shepherd and boxer mix is likely to be energetic, intelligent, loyal and protective, as these traits are characteristic of both breeds. The cross may be prone to hip dysplasia but may likely be free of other genetic disorders that German shepherds and boxers do not have in common.

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What is the body temperature of a bird?

In cold temperatures, birds sometimes struggle to maintain a consistent internal temperature. Small birds have the most difficulty because they have less mass to produce heat. Feathers provide good insulation, and the oil covering on them adds protection. Some birds grow additional feathers as cold weather approaches. The scales on the legs and feet of birds also guard against cold. In addition, birds that spend winter in cold climes prepare during the fall by eating large amounts to add extra layers of fat.

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What is the lifespan of a green cheek conure parrot?

The green cheek conure is small for a parrot and measures only about 10 inches in length. Though it doesn't mimic speech very well, owners prize the bird for its playful and affectionate nature. Like all parrots, the green cheek conure is energetic and requires a great deal of exercise. It thrives on a diet of fruits, seeds and vegetables.

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What eats a deer?

Not only are panthers are threat to Key deer, but so are large pythons and humans. Pythons are particularly problematic for the dwindling Key deer population because they are a nonnative, invasive species, and the deer have no adaptations against the pythons' predation. Although the Key deer are endangered and can't be legally hunted by humans, habitat loss due to humans is a problem for the deer population.\nMule deer that range throughout Minnesota are hunted by wolves, bobcats, cougars and coyotes, animals that are also native to the area. Even grizzly and black bears feed on deer..

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What does a ptarmigan eat?

Ptarmigans are often very selective in the plants they eat. The rock ptarmigan, for example, mostly eats dwarf birch. During the winter, this tree makes up most of its diet, with willow making up the rest. The willow ptarmigan or red grouse, as it is known in Scotland, relies heavily on one of two specific plants, depending upon the region in which it lives. In North America, the bird eats willow almost exclusively, with the plant making up as much as 94 percent of its diet during the winter. In Europe, the bird eats heather almost exclusively, with 95 percent of its diet consisting of heather..

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What is the Beluga whale food chain?

Recognizable for the distinctive rounded appearance of its head, called a melon, the beluga is a strongly social and vocal animal who lives in social groups called pods. Beluga whale health equates to the overall health of the ocean, and both climate change and environmental pollution levels threaten it. Elevated levels of contaminants such as heavy metals, plastics, pesticides and industrial chemicals can be found concentrated in the blubber, liver, and kidneys of belugas. The World Wildlife Fund Canada explains that some beluga whales living near the mouth of the St. Lawrence river were so c..

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How did the dodo bird become extinct?

Dodo birds were eaten by Dutch settlers who colonized the island. Because the birds could not fly and were clumsy when walking, they were easy for the humans to catch. Even though the birds did not taste very good, the settlers hunted them ruthlessly, preserving those they could not eat immediately.\nWhile this overhunting was an important factor in their extinction, it was nest-raiding predators, such as rats, cats and monkeys, that caused the most damage to the dodo. As dodo birds only produce one egg at a time, they could not cope with the intense pressure they faced in the introduced anima..

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What is a good dog repellent?

Ammonia and vinegar kill plants, so they should never be used on them. However, they can be sprayed on the perimeter of some properties to help deter dogs. Cayenne pepper or orange rinds can be sprinkled on a lawn. There are also commercial products that use these ingredients to repel dogs. Sonic pest control devices, which emit a high-pitched noise that humans cannot hear but animals find irritating, can be useful for discouraging dogs from lingering. Motion-activated sprinklers work well for some dogs, but other dogs enjoy sprinklers and may want to stick around to play.

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How many babies does a guinea pig have at once?

The gestation period for guinea pigs lasts between 59 and 73 days. Sows become sexually mature and able to breed at around four weeks old, and they are capable of getting pregnant again just hours after giving birth. Because of this, it is recommended that all male guinea pigs, also called boars, be removed from a cage containing a new guinea pig mother and her litter.

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What is a baby lion called?

After 100 to 119 days of gestation, litters of two to four cubs are born. The cubs are blind for three to four weeks and are born covered with light, spotted fur. Several factors contribute to high cub mortality, including extremely painful teething and starvation, because once the cubs are weaned, they feed last. Cubs begin to hunt with adults at one year, and they are sexually mature at age two.

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