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What do water moccasins eat?

The diet of water moccasins varies depending on the type of wildlife that is available to them. Water moccasins that live in small, residential areas have fewer dietary options. In most cases, they can subsist off of small fish, frogs and lizards that can be found in their habit.\nWater moccasins that inhabit more isolated locations have a greater variety of prey to choose from. Water moccasins have been known to eat baby alligators and turtles if they are small enough. Larger water moccasins are also capable of eating birds if they are able to get close enough to them.\nIn rare instances wate..

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What is the difference between a wasp and a bee?

Bees and wasps differ in size. Wasps have a thin, smooth body frame with cylinder-type legs. Due to wasps' thin body types, they are fast and better designed for hunting. Bees have a hairy body type with flat legs that give them the ability to gather pollen. Since bees can hold onto pollen, adult bees carry nectar and pollen to younger bees. Bees generally spend the majority of their time visiting different flowers and plants to distribute pollen. Adult wasps also feed on pollen occasionally, but they feed mainly on insects.\nA wasp's nest is different from a bee's nest and can ..

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What are some plans offered by Banfield Pet Hospital?

Early Care and Early Care Plus plans are offered to owners of kittens and puppies under 6 months old; customers purchasing these plans are entitled to savings of 5 and 10 percent on other Banfield products and services. Essential Wellness, Active Prevention and Special Care plans are available to adult dogs and cats, providing additional savings of 10, 15 and 20 percent, respectively.

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What are some of the basics of wolf behavior?

The dominant alpha members determine the hunting and traveling movements of the pack and are the first to feed on an existing kill. The pack produces one litter per year, usually with only the alpha male and female mating during the months of January and March. Sometimes younger females also mate.\nExperts believe that wolves mate for life. When they are two-to-three years old, breeding occurs. The pups are born in an underground den after a gestation period that lasts for 63 days. They are deaf and blind at birth, and an average litter consists of four to six pups. The mother attends to the p..

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Why does my goldfish have red spots?

Aquariums Knowledge sets forth several reasons a goldfish might have red spots. Most of the time, red spots are a sign that the fish's water quality is dangerously low. Red spots can be caused by parasites living on the fish's body, a condition that is worsened when a fish's immune system is affected by its environment. Red spots can also be a sign of ulcers. According to Dr. Johnson's article on fish care, the first signs of an ulcer infection are red areas or spots on the fish's body. Many fish that suffer from ulcers also suffer from fin rot, a bacterial infection o..

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What do you call the black snakes in Florida?

The black swampsnake is easily identified by its glossy black scales and bright orange belly. It lives only in and around wetlands.\nThe southern ring-necked snake is also easy to identify as it has a band of orange or yellow just behind its head. It is usually found under a rock or log in a moist upland area.\nEastern mudsnakes have glossy black scales with black and pink bellies and are found in coastal areas and river basins.\nEastern indigo snakes also have glossy scales but are blue-black all over, except for chin and throat patches that range from cream or orange to deep maroon. They are..

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What is a Husky-Lab mix dog?

Husky-Lab mixes frequently have one bright blue eye of a Siberian Husky, while the coat coloring is more similar to a Labrador Retriever, says Dogable. Husky-Labs are intelligent, friendly dogs that make good family pets. They are protective of their owners and very loyal. The Husky-Lab is a high-energy dog that loves running. It requires daily exercise, ideally in a large park or open space, where it can stretch its legs and run at top speed.

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What are elephant tusks made of?

One-third of the tusk's length is actually hidden from view in the animal's skull and is technically a pulp cavity comprised of tissue, blood and nerves. Primarily used in defense against predators, the tusks are also used in battle against other elephants and to aid in foraging for food. The prized ivory has made the elephant a popular target of poachers and landed the African elephant on the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources' Vulnerable list, as well as landed the Asian elephant on the Endangered list of animals.

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What is a swamp adder?

The swamp adder feeds on frogs, toads and small rodents and is native to East Africa. It is identified by its grey-brown or reddish-brown coloration and the three rows of brown spots and yellow lines that run down the length of its body. It also has a yellow or orange-tipped tail, according to Biodiversity Explorer.

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What are some interesting facts about an Emerald Aguna?

The Emerald Aguna feeds on flower nectar and has a wingspan of 3.8 to 4.5 centimeters. Although it is native to Central America, it can be seen on rare occasions in the most southern parts of the United States, particularly in the Rio Grande area of Texas. It has green coloring on the top of its body, and its wings are green and brown. The front wing has a white strip across its center on its top and bottom, while the back wing has a similar white-silver strip on its underside.\nLike other butterflies, the Emerald Aguna begins its life cycle as a caterpillar before emerging as a butterfly afte..

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