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Where can you find draft horses for sale?

Classified sites often let the buyer search by breed, location and age to help narrow down the search. Draft horse associations are also a good place to look for horses for sale. These organizations can be regional clubs geared towards all draft horses or may be more focused on a specific breed. Some have lists of breeders who are members of the club or offer classified listings to their members who are selling draft horses or equipment.

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How long do giant squids live?

Adult giant squid grow to an average of 33 feet, with the largest recorded specimen measuring 59 feet long. The largest invertebrate in the world also possesses eyes 10 inches or more in diameter, the largest of the animal kingdom.\nAt 1,650 to 3,300 feet below the water surface, the giant squid is nearly impossible to observe in its natural habitat. Much of what scientists know as of 2014 is from observing dead species that washed ashore.

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How do you tell if your dog is sick?

Behavioral changes include a lack of energy, sleeping more often, irritability and antisocial behavior. Reduced appetite has several possible causes, such as stress or stomach issues. Dogs should be taken to a veterinarian if reduced appetite lasts more than 24 hours. Excessive water consumption and urination could be caused by an electrolyte imbalance, diabetes, liver disease or kidney disease. Reduced urination can result from a urinary tract infection. Dogs with a temperature above 103 degrees Fahrenheit have a fever and should see a veterinarian. A temperature above 104.5 degrees Fahrenhei..

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What are some all-white dog breeds?

Like most spitz dogs, the Japanese spitz carries its tail curled over its back and has a fox-like muzzle. The coat is long and profuse. Bred to be a companion dog, the Japanese spitz stands approximately 12 to 15 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 11 and 20 pounds.\nThe West Highland white terrier was developed in Scotland for hunting rats. Appropriately, it has a powerful muzzle and large, strong teeth that come together in a scissors bite. Its outer coat is hard, and the undercoat is dense and softer and needs much care. The erect tail is naturally short. Like many small dogs, the ter..

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What are some common spider species in New Jersey?

The common house spider is found all over the world and is often confused as a brown widow due to its color and body shape. Grass spiders are commonly found inside homes, in particular during spring. The hacklemesh weaver is also commonly found in homes, in addition to outside hiding under leaves and rocks. The black and yellow garden spider is normally found outside in gardens. Females stand out with their large bodies marked with a yellow and black pattern.\nBanded garden spiders are also found outside in garden areas during late summer and fall. The females of this species have a yellow and..

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What is a Rat Terrier?

Rat Terriers have playful, alert, happy-go-lucky dispositions and generally get along well with other pets. They are energetic and responsive to training and thrive on activities such as agility training, frisbee and fly ball. Rat Terriers are typically good with children, especially if they have been raised in the same household together.\nRat Terriers can adapt to apartment life, as long as they get adequate exercise that consists of at least 30 to 40 minutes of outdoor activity daily. This breed is long-lived, with a life expectancy of around 15 to 18 years.

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What are some fun trivia facts about puppies for kids?

During the first week of life, puppies spend up to 90 percent of the day sleeping and cuddling close to their siblings. When they are not sleeping, they spend the remaining 10 percent of their day eating. Puppies need to eat around five small meals a day until they get older.\nPuppies can't smell anything until they are about three weeks old. They are very sensitive to scents and can smell 1000 times better than a human being.\nPuppies grow very quickly, with smaller breeds growing faster than larger ones. As they grow, their teeth develop. Puppies need to chew to ease the pain of cutting..

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What are some organizations that engage in Teddy Bear dog rescue?

The Teddy Bear dog, also referred to as the Shih Poo, Poochon or Zuchon depending on the exact mix, are small dogs. They stand no more than 12 inches tall. The Teddy Bear dog gets its name because of its coat. It is soft and fluffy like that of a stuffed animal. They are a low shedding breed but do require regular grooming to prevent knotting and matting in their coat. They need a daily walk for their health as well as play time either indoors or outdoors.

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What is a Mexican raccoon?

The Cozumel raccoon looks much like its northern cousin, the procyon iotor, except it's smaller. It's about 39 inches long and weighs about 8 pounds. Males are bigger and heavier than females. The Cozumel raccoon has the same type of facial mask as the procyon iotor, and the tail is also bushy and ringed.\nThe Guadeloupe raccoon is the southern version of the procyon iotor and lives successfully in many habitats.

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What is a mosquito magnet?

Mosquito Magnet machines can be very effective at removing mosquito populations from an area; the Mosquito Magnet cites an instance in which 1.5 million mosquitoes were trapped in six days at a Coast Guard station in the Bahamas. To work correctly, a Mosquito Magnet must be placed upwind of the mosquitoes so that the mosquitoes smell the chemicals, and the chemicals must attract the specific species of mosquito in the area.

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