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When do roosters grow spurs?

A spur is a bony growth that extends from a rooster's leg. Spurs grow and harden as the rooster matures. Adult roosters use their spurs to fight other roosters and protect themselves from predators.\nChicken owners trim or remove their rooster's spurs so that the rooster cannot cause injury. Domesticated roosters may use their spurs to injure pets, other birds or humans. Spurs are easiest to remove before the rooster is fully developed.

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Do alligators eat humans?

Alligators are fierce predators. They have armored bodies, powerful jaws and muscular tails. Scientists estimate that they have been around for more than 150 million years.\n\nContrary to popular belief, alligators make sounds. They do so to warn away intruders, to attract a mate or when two males fight for territory. The sound they make is a cross between a growl and a roar.\n\nIn contrast to adult alligators, which can grow up to 15 feet long, baby alligators are just 6 to 8 inches long. They have yellow and black stripes.

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What are the types of gorillas?

Gorillas, the largest living primates, are native to the forests of sub-Saharan Africa. The western lowland gorilla is the most numerous and widespread, with a range extending over much of the Congo River basin. It is the smallest of the gorillas. Its close relative, the Cross River gorilla, lives in the same area but has a somewhat different-shaped head and teeth. The eastern lowland gorilla, or Grauer's gorilla, is the largest subspecies but exists only on a range of about 4,600 square miles of tropical rainforest in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mountain gorillas live a..

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How long do mako sharks live?

The fastest of all shark species, mako sharks are able to chase prey at up to 60 mph. Mako sharks use their long, slender teeth to attack bonito, mackerel, swordfish and tuna. The sleek predators also have the ability to leap up to 20 feet out of the water, though they pose little threat to humans.

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What is a Doberman and Husky mix?

Both the Siberian Husky and the Doberman Pinscher are medium-to-large breeds with compact, robust builds and energetic personalities. Due to the high activity level of these dogs, neither is recommended for apartment life without sufficient training and daily exercise. Both breeds are described as intelligent and friendly, making them ideal for family life. While they are good with children, the strong prey instinct of the two breeds means that small animals should not be left alone with them.

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How many types of penguins are there?

The flightless birds spend as much as 75 percent of their time in the water, feeding mainly on fish, squid and krill close to the water surface. At just 16 inches and 2.2 pounds, the blue penguin is the smallest species, while the emperor may reach up to 3.7 feet tall and 60 to 90 pounds. The most common species is the Macaroni penguin, while the endangered Galapagos is the least found.

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How do pigeons reproduce?

Once pigeons have laid their fertilized eggs, they will have to wait for around 19 days for the eggs to hatch. They usually lay two eggs per breeding session and will wait around 30 days in between broods. A newly hatched pigeon will have to wait about 30 to 37 days before it is able to leave the nest and become independent. During the time of incubation, males and females share the role of parent equally. They work together to keep the eggs warm. Females will generally sit on the eggs during the daytime hours and males will generally sit on the eggs during the nighttime hours.\nWhile many bir..

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Do wild rabbits carry diseases?

One of the most common diseases carried by wild rabbits is tularemia, also known as rabbit fever. Tularemia is a bacterial disease that can be transmitted to humans. It can be contracted through contact with blood or the tissue of infected animals. Deer flies and ticks can also transmit tularemia. Symptoms include skin ulcers at the point of infection and swollen lymph nodes.Rabbits may also carry myxomatosis, a type of pox that only affects rabbits. Calicivirus disease, also known as rabbit hemorrhagic disease, is a highly contagious and fatal disease affecting wild and domestic rabbits exclu..

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What do you put in your goldfish pond to get rid of fungus?

"Pond fungus" is a bit of a misnomer, as the fungus grows literally on the fish themselves. One of the most common fish diseases is saprolegniosis. It appears as white, green, brown or gray cotton-like tufts that can protrude from any external body part of the goldfish. Saprolegniosis is primarily caused by one of three aquatic fungi: Saprolegnia spp., Achlya spp. or Dictyuchus spp. Although they each differ slightly from each other, their characteristics are so similar that it is advisable to look at them as one singular invader during treatment.\nIf it is not possible to treat the all fish t..

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Do Lhasa Apsos shed their hair?

Getting a puppy cut makes the Lhasa Apsos fur easier to deal with as it does not require daily brushing and does not shed as much. Regardless of whether or not the owner gives the Lhasa Apsos a puppy cut, the hair on the face needs to be trimmed on a weekly basis so that the dog can see correctly. Lhasa Apsos are high maintenance dogs when it comes to grooming and hair care needs.

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