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Why are some snakes born albino?

Albino snakes are not always pure white. Some can have a yellow skin hue, and others may only be missing certain colors from their patterns. One aspect that the majority of albino snakes have in common is their eye color. Most albino snakes have red eyes. The only exception is snakes that are considered leucistic. However, these snakes are not officially albino, as they lack other types of pigmentation in addition to melanin.

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What are some things that lions eat and drink?

Lions are Africa's largest predators. They hunt in social groups called prides, which consist of related females and coalitions of two to four males. The males, often brothers, defend the territory and the pride while the females do most of the hunting. After a pride makes a kill, the larger, stronger male lions dominate squabbles over the food, while cubs are at the bottom of the pride hierarchy. Cubs begin eating meat when they are about three months old and stop nursing when they are about six months old.\nLiving in prides allows lions to hunt fast prey more successfully. Prides make k..

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What is a silver German shepherd?

Historically, coat color has not been important to German shepherd breeders because working ability and temperament were prioritized. As a result, a variety of colors are found in the breed, including tan, red, liver, black, blue and white. White German shepherds are disqualified from competing with the American Kennel Club, however, and washed-out colors, liver and blue are considered serious faults in show dogs. Silver coloring is usually found with black, blue or liver markings.

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What are some facts about black jaguars?

Many people apply the blanket term "black panther" to any large, black feline. Black panthers are not a separate species but rather an existing species that exhibits the genetic mutation "melanism." Melanism is simply the overabundance of dark pigment and appears in some tigers and leopards, as well as jaguars. In most cats melanism is a recessive trait, meaning the cat must possess two copies of the mutant allele to exhibit black coloration. In jaguars, however, melanism is incompletely dominant. A jaguar with a single copy of the mutant allele shows darker than average coloration but is not ..

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Is a webelos an animal?

The origins of Cub Scouting in the United States can be traced back to the 1930s, when the Boy Scouts of America began registering Cub Scout packs. Its roots, however, can be traced back to 1914 in England, where scouting itself originated some years prior when it was developed by British Army officer Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell.Ever since the early days of Cub Scouting, references to animals has almost become a standard practice. The early Cub Scout program in England was initially referred to the Wolf Cub program. In the U.S., Cub Scouts were organized in groups called dens with six..

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At what stage of maturation are snakes most poisonous?

Studies have shown that snakes have control over the amount of venom they release and tend to release more venom in higher stress situations. Adult snakes tend to have higher control in regulating dosages, and that often leads to higher success rates of fending off predators. There are disadvantages to the snake when all the venom is used.

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What is the lifecycle of polar bears?

Polar bears mate on the ice during the months of April and May when the female bear enters estrus for about 3 weeks. During this mating season a group of male polar bears may follow a female around, fighting with each other for the right to mate with her. Once a female polar bear is pregnant, the fertilized egg divides several times before suspending growth until August or September. During the summer months, the female will put on as much weight as possible to support herself and her offspring in winter.In October, the female polar bear digs a maternity den in the snow and remains there for t..

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What are some characteristics of a pug shar pei mix?

Ori Peis have short and blunt muzzles, and they have dark eyes that resemble the pug closely. This hybrid breed comes in gray, brown, black and white, and they have short, soft and smooth fur. They require routine grooming and are known to be exceptionally well with children and other pets with social training. Ori Peis are also quite stubborn, which is a common characteristic of a pug, and they tend to snore at night.

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Where can you adopt puppies for $100 or less?

National nonprofit animal organizations and national corporations, such as the Animal Foundation, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, PetSmart and Purina often hold special adoption events that usually take place a few times a year. In some of the special programs, the adoption fees for dogs age one year and older, are reduced by a significant amount. While the dogs are no longer puppies, they are still young in terms of age. Sometimes, the adoption fees are waived for dogs five years and older.

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What do snow tigers eat?

They are also known to hunt smaller mammals, including marmots, hares, and various game birds. Using their tremendous speed and powerful hind legs to leap as far as 50 feet in one bound, the predators are known for their ability to kill prey three times their weight. An appetite for domestic animals has led to their frequent killing by herders. Increased poaching due to the illegal pelt trade and the use of their body parts in traditional Chinese medicine have also contributed to the "endangered" status of the big cats.

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