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What breed is a bull whippet?

Bully whippets have broad chests and bulging muscles. The heavy build is similar to that seen in the pit bull and the American bully, explaining the name. The mutation in the myostatin gene disables the gene. When the gene cannot function normally, excessive muscle development occurs. Dogs with two mutated genes have almost double the amount of muscle tissue found in a normal dog.

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What is the fastest dog breed?

Greyhounds have a thin, aerodynamic and tall build with an anatomy that lends itself to rapid acceleration and high speeds. Their hearts are large, and their muscles, although lean, produce a strong power-to-weight ratio. A greyhound's spine, like a cheetah's, is extremely flexible and allows it to cross great distances with each stride. Because of their speed, greyhounds were used as hunting dogs throughout recorded history. In the 20th century, greyhound races began to take place and, as of 2014, remain common.

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What are some important things to remember when caring for a newborn kitten?

Upon finding a newborn kitten, the most important thing is to make sure he stays warm, explains the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. Gauge the kitten's temperature by feeling his ears and the pads on his feet. If he is cold, gradually bring his temperature up by wrapping him in a fleece towel, snuggling him close and rubbing him with warm hands. A low body temperature is a life-threatening condition that you must resolve prior to any feeding.\nAscertain the kitten's temperature by comparing it to online photos and descriptions. Knowing his age steers further decisions, s..

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What do you call a group of whales?

In subtropical and tropical waters, female sperm whales rear their young in pods of 15 to 20, with males moving from group to group. Gray whales travel in pods of various sizes during winter migration, when they leave the coast of Alaska for the tropical waters off the shore of Mexico. Killer whales form pods of up to 40 to hunt, employing a technique some scientists liken to that used by wolf packs.

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What is the way to catch a rabbit?

To catch a rabbit gently by hand, a person must be faster than the rabbit or able to outlast it. Unfortunately, rabbits are quite fast and can run for more than 45 minutes at one time. The best way to catch a rabbit by hand is to stay hidden and then pounce. A professional wildlife animal control group can help the person catch the rabbit by hand.To use a snare, simply purchase the wire noose at a nearby supply store. The problem with this method is that the rabbit may try to bite if it is scared, and it may injure itself by trying to fight its way out of the snare. If the rabbit injures itsel..

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What is a jake turkey?

Adult male wild turkeys are also called gobblers because of the distinctive sound they make to announce their presence to females, or hens, in early spring. The gobble sound can carry up to a mile. Hens can produce the gobble sound also but do so rarely. Jakes will often yelp in a manner similar to hens. Adult males may attempt to fight a predator if cornered. Some of the larger toms can display an especially aggressive behavior in self-defense that may deter even mid-sized predatory mammals. A male wild turkey's head turns blue when excited, and will become red when it is ready to fight...

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What is a Brindle German Shepherd?

The breed standard for German shepherd originally included brindle dogs, but the modern standard only recognizes black and tan or black and sable coat varieties. A Dutch shepherd, a similar breed that was developed alongside the German shepherd, was bred to only have a brindle coat in order to distinguish it from the German shepherd.

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How long is an elephant pregnant for?

Female elephants typically only have one calf per pregnancy. They get pregnant every four to five years. Calves are usually born during the wet season. They can weigh up to 260 pounds at birth. \nFor the first 90 days of their lives, young calves rely only on the nutrition from their mother's milk. After that period of time, they are able to begin to forage for vegetation and use their trunks to collect water. They still continue to suckle milk to supplement their diets up until the mother elephant gives birth again.

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What should you know about adopting whippet puppies?

One thing to note about whippet puppies is that, due to their history as early racing dogs, they can become quite competitive, high-speed sprinters, so it is important to teach recall quickly. Early racing with whippets involved dogs running towards their master, which may also explain their high levels of devotion towards their owners and possible separation anxiety issues that may develop.\nWhippet puppies typically provide excessive greetings to both owners and strangers unless early crate training and obedience training are undertaken. Some owners are happy with the level of exuberance dis..

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Where do sea turtles live?

Sea turtles tend to be loners, so they don't often sit together in groups. They spend most of their lives at sea, except for female turtles when they emerge to lay eggs. Leatherback turtles can withstand the coldest temperatures while in the water. Adult sea turtles tend to be found in the shallow waters, such as bays. Young turtles stay in coral reefs for a year before they can swim in deep waters.

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