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What do red snapper eat?

Red snapper can be fairly large, up to about 50 pounds, so they can eat bigger animals, including squid and octopi. They also feed on smaller animals, such as worms and plankton. Their name, "snapper," comes from the fact that they have overly large canine teeth.\nThey generally live in areas with reefs or in other types of protected places. They can be found in shallow waters, especially young snapper, but they also go out to a depth of about 600 feet. At deeper depths, their red color is usually darker.

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What are the differences between sponges and cnidarians?

Sponges use their collar cells for filter feeding, pushing water through pores in their surface and capturing small food particles. Cnidarians' nematocysts are also used for gathering food but have a very different structure. Nematocysts are found in a cnidarian's tentacles, and each is a cell with a barbed thread coiled inside. On contact with another animal, the nematocysts fire off these barbed threads, which contain deadly poisons. While some cnidarians are also filter feeders, many species are able to catch much larger prey.\nSponges vary in complexity, but all have superficiall..

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What are some interesting facts about dogs?

All dogs are directly descended from wolves and are technically of the same species. Other interesting physical characteristics include the ability of dogs to locate the source of a sound in 6/100ths of a second, their muzzle whiskers that can sense minute changes in airflow, and the over 200 million scent receptors in their noses in comparison to the only 5 million that people have. Research recently revealed that dogs see in color, just not as vividly as people do.\nOther interesting facts about specific dog breeds are that the Greyhound can reach a speed of up to 45 miles per hour, and the ..

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How do you get rid of bufo toads?

Bufo toads are toxic toads native to Australia that are also found in South Florida and Texas. They release chemicals that can kill pets and people and cause hallucinations.\nTake steps to make your property inhospitable to the toads if you live in an area infested by them. Prevent the toads from burrowing into the property by installing sturdy screening along fences and around bodies of water. Toad-repellent granules and sprays applied to these areas release chemicals and odors that make the property inhospitable to the animals and keep them away for up to two months. Toad-repellent sprays ma..

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How long can an ant survive under water?

Ants live in nearly every terrestrial habitat on Earth. In some cases, an ant's habitat is subject to flooding or the ant needs to cross a body of water during foraging. Ants, like many insects, breathe through specialized openings in the abdomen. An ant can close these spiracles during submergence in water and can also lower necessary bodily functions, entering a torpor-like state. In this state, the ant requires 20 times less oxygen than it needs while sleeping. The lower the water temperature, the easier it is for the ant to maintain this lower metabolism and the longer it survives bel..

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What are some good names for a female Pomeranian?

Names like Taz, Ruff and Bliss have all been used for female Pomeranian dogs. Since dogs tend to respond to the first syllable of a word, one-syllable names or names with strong first syllables are often useful when training Pomeranian dogs and other dog breeds. Considering the personality of a Pomeranian puppy is another good way to come up with a name for it. Names like Prissy, Duchess or Flash can align with a dog's unique personality.\nUsing the color and markings of a female Pomeranian dog is another way to find a name. Espresso, Fudge and Onyx are all names that have been used based..

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How big are wolves?

The average height and length of wolves will also be dependent on their species. Female gray wolves average 4.5 to 6 feet, while males are an average of 5 to 6.5 feet. In comparison, male and female adult red wolves average 4.5 to 5.5 feet. Gray wolves typically stand at a shoulder height of 2.6 to 3.2 inches, while red wolves average 26 inches.

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What kind of nuts do squirrels eat?

Nuts are a squirrel's primary food source. Squirrels don't hibernate, so a main component of their year-round activity is gathering and hoarding nuts so they always have enough to eat. Once a squirrel finds a nut, it will either eat it on the spot or run off to find a place to bury it.\n\nResearchers have studied how squirrels remember where they have sequestered their nuts, hypothesizing that they use a combination of smell, memory and landmarks. Squirrels seem to have significantly more success finding their own caches of nuts hidden in an area than finding random hoards collected ..

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How much flaxseed oil should I give my dog?

Limiting your dog's flaxseed oil dosage is important because the oil is a rich source of fat and calories, says Whole Dog Journal. As with any supplement, start with a small dose and monitor your dog's reaction. Flaxseed oil can be mixed into canned food, broth or any commercial gravy designed for dogs.\nFlaxseed oil is safe for dogs and can also act as a source of dietary fiber, explains VCA Animal Hospitals. Though not as concentrated as fish oil, flaxseed oil may treat inflammation and arthritis.

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What is the story of Johnnie Jumper chickens?

In the 1950s, Johnnie Jumper met Weather Kelso, Duke Hulsey and Cecil Davis, all famous in the sport of cockfighting. He became interested in breeding as a hobby and eventually turned it into a successful business. Johnnie believed that strong parents had strong offspring and is especially known for his Jumper Kelso,Sweater, Hatch and Radio blood lines\nCecil Davis gave Johnnie a very noisy chicken, which Johnnie named Radio. Radio impressed Johnnie with his conformation, fighting performance and high winning percentage. Characteristics of the Radio breed include speed, aggression and strength..

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