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What do giraffes eat?

Giraffes use their strong tongues to tear leaves, shoots, flowers and buds off of vegetation. Additionally, their mouths are quite rough, so they can even eat spiny plants. Because of their long necks, they have access to a wide range of plants, ensuring they have access to a plentiful diet.\nBecause of their large size, giraffes require large quantities of food every day. They sometimes spend upward of 75 percent of their day grazing, especially in the dry season. A healthy adult will consume around 66 pounds of food when it's available, although they survive on a good deal less when for..

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Can you repair a broken bird wing?

To wrap a broken wing, use strips of cotton gauze, and wrap the wing in a figure-eight pattern three times. Cover the gauze with a layer of Vetrap, and then wrap a layer around the wing and body to seal everything in place. Do not wrap the wing too tightly, or the bird may not be able to breathe.

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What are some Megalodon facts?

Megalodon's body was made of cartilage, which does not fossilize because cartilage disintegrates faster than the fossilization process. Teeth and vertebrae are the most commonly found bones. Renaissance era people believed that Megalodon teeth were petrified dragon and snake tongues until Nicolaus Steno identified the bones as shark teeth in 1667.\nMegalodon is the largest carnivore ever to live on Earth. Its physical and behavioral characteristics were similar to the modern-day Great White Shark. Scientists classify the animal into two categories, including Carcharodon megalodon from the..

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What is the life span of a goat?

Goats are one of the oldest domesticated species of animals and have been used by humans for over 9,000 years as a source of food and clothing. Goats are found throughout the world, and more than 210 breeds are catalogued as of 2014. Goats and sheep are often characterized together because of their similarities.\nThe oddest breed of goat is called a fainting goat because of its tendency to freeze up and fall over randomly.

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What stores have saltwater fish for sale?

House of Fins, located in Greenwich, Connecticut, has a diverse and unique collection of saltwater and freshwater species and provides tank maintenance and set-ups for both residential and commercial properties. Greenwich Aquaria in Riverside, Connecticut, features a broad selection of fish and coral. It also offers custom tank design, installation and maintenance. Site visitors to GreenwichAquaria.com can access the site’s news and events section to view the latest livestock inventory.\nLiveAquaria.com offers a huge selection of saltwater fish in 43 different categories and also hosts a doc..

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What are peacock adaptations?

Because female peacocks, or peahens, choose male peacocks with larger tail feather displays as ideal mating partners, that adaptive trait becomes reinforced and further reproduced in the gene pool. In Darwin's terms, the peacock's tail is an adaptive trait that demonstrates sexual selection. A male peacock's tail feathers can be up to 6 feet long, far longer than his 2-foot long body. The feathers are iridescent blue, green and purple, with distinctive eye shapes near the tips.\nThe eye shape can be considered another adaptive trait. When threatened, the male peacock raises and ..

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Do Labradoodles shed?

A Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador retriever and a poodle, and normally does not shed as much as other dog breeds. It is the poodle side of this breed that creates the characteristic of less shedding, but how much a Labradoodle will shed depends on the individual dog. Whether the puppy is a first or second-generation Labradoodle can also influence how much the dog will shed.

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What are some tough dog names?

Mythological figures are sometimes used as inspiration for tough dog names. For example, the names Thor, Zeus or Hercules bring to mind power and toughness. Additionally, powerful leaders and individuals, such as Caesar, Duke or Patton also make good tough dog names.\nSome owners name their dogs after other tough animals, such as Lion, Viper, Bear or Panther. Others choose tough dog names that are borrowed from aggressive traits or dangerous things include Hulk, Menace, Razor or Storm.

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How long does it take for canine dewormer to work?

Worms are a common problem for puppies and adult dogs. It is particularly common in puppies, who do not have a strong immune system. They can even get worms from their mother. So, it is very important to treat puppies and adult dogs with signs of a parasitic infection with dewormer.There are multiple parasites to be concerned about, but the one that causes most infections is Toxocara canis, or the roundworm. Treatment of this parasite involved giving the dog a dose of dewormer orally, which kills any worms living in the dog's intestines. After 2 weeks, a second dose may be given to kill o..

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What size is a border collie and black lab mix?

Boradors get along well with children and new people and make great family dogs. Since Border Collies and Black Labs are two very active dog breeds, the Borador breed requires a lot of exercise. These high-energy dogs make great companions for active owners who can provide a significant amount of walking, running and playing. Boradors that tend more to the Border Collie side can be excitable, but good training can improve this behavior.

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