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What are some hummingbird moth facts?

Scientists recognize many different hummingbird-moth species, but they place all of them in the genus hemaris. While many species inhabit the old world, North America is only home to four species. Sometimes, the name “clearwing” is used to describe these moths as they often lose the scales on patches of their wings.\nHummingbird moths are diurnal, meaning that they seek food and mates during the day. While adult hummingbird moths are generalists that subsist on the nectar from many different plant species, their caterpillars have more restrictive diets. Although it varies from species to s..

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How many stages are there in a killer whale's life cycle?

The baby stage runs from birth until the baby, known as a calf, is weaned. During this stage, the calf frequently nurses on the mother’s nutrient-rich milk and grows very rapidly. The adolescent stage runs from the moment the calf is weaned to when it reaches sexual maturity, the beginning of the adult stage. Male adolescent whales form bachelor pods and leave their original pod. Females may explore outside their pod but are more likely to return to their matriarchal pod or to their mother. In the adult stage, whales of both genders start searching for mates with whom to breed.

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Is a snake a carnivore?

Another word for carnivorous is "zoophagous." "Zoo" means animal, and "phagous" means to eat.\nSnakes kill their prey by biting and injecting venom or by squeezing prey to death with their strong, coiling, muscular bodies. Snakes that do not have venom and do not constrict simply grab prey with their mouths and swallow it. Many species also consume eggs.\nSnakes eat much less than mammals because they are cold-blooded. A snake requires only about 10 percent the calories that a mammal of similar size needs.

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Which bird can run the fastest?

Standing about 9 feet tall and weighing hundreds of pounds, the ostrich is the fastest bird to run on land. Native to East and South Africa, the ostrich is able to run at about 30 miles per hour for up to 10 miles. When needed, it can sprint at even faster speeds of at least 40 miles per hour. Unfortunately, the bird weighs far too much and has too small a wing to fly.

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What do turkeys look like?

The male turkey is notable for a fleshy growth on the front of his head, called a caruncle, and a red, pouchlike growth on his throat, called a wattle. He also has caruncles around the base of his throat. He has spurs on his legs, which are pinkish or gray, and a bristly tuft of feathers on his breast. His head, which is naked, can also be blue, red or white. The female is duller than the male and a bit smaller. She has neck feathers, and her naked head is gray.\nDomesticated turkeys are much heavier than wild turkeys, and have lost the ability to fly. Their shorter legs, coupled with their we..

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What do seahorses eat?

Unlike other fish, seahorses lack a stomach and have a poor digestion system. Due to these issues, they have to eat constantly to gather nutrients and stay alive. They stay in shallow areas that contain weeds in order to find available prey. Once they locate their prey, they suck it up whole through their snout. Their snout is uniquely designed so that it expands to accommodate large prey. Since seahorses lack teeth, they swallow the prey and disintegrate it as it goes down. These creatures also have excellent eyesight, which allows them to easily locate prey.

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Who discovered the platypus?

Dr. George Shaw provided the first scientific description of the platypus in 1799. One of the oddest animals on Earth, the platypus is native to eastern Australia. It is a monotreme, a kind of mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to living young. With a duck-like beak, webbed feet, beaver-like fur and rooster-like spurs on the male's hind legs, the platypus was so strange that Hunter's specimen was rejected as a fake by many English scientists who could not believe that all of these characteristics were part of a single animal.

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What are some popular small dog breeders in Illinois?

Fuehne Family Pets is located in Aviston, Illinois. The company offers small-breed companion pets such as poodles, toy and miniature schnauzers, and Maltese dogs.\nTony's Happy Puppies is situated in the town of Hampshire and specializes in toy-sized, non-shedding, purebred puppies. Puppies available include poodles, Havanese, bichones, shih-tzus and yorkies. The breeder also offers teddy bear puppies, a small, hypo-allergenic cross between bichons and shih-tzus.\nLakeside Companions specializes in breeding hypo-allergenic puppies. The business is situated in Warden, Illinois. Besides the..

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How soon can a patient fly after having a hernia operation?

Lifting and straining the abdominal muscles can cause hernias. Hernias can cause nausea, trouble using the restroom and a visible lump. It can take up to 6 weeks for the patient to fully recover. The patients can return home the same night if they live close by, according to the Cascade Hernia Institute. The patient will need to return to the doctor's the next day for a follow-up.

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Where do horned lizards live?

There are 13 species of horned lizards in North America, and many are disappearing in the wild due to loss of habitat and the invasion of exotic species that disrupt the food chain. They are also being overly harvested for use as pets. Horned lizards are cold-blooded and rely on their environment to control their body temperature. They spend many hours a day in the sun to keep their body temperatures high.

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