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What do monarch butterflies eat?

Many plants produce nectar in their flowers to attract pollinators, including the monarch. These flowers begin secreting nectar as soon as they open. The plant produces nectar in a structure known as the nectarines. The nectarines are generally located in the flower. Nectar is a sugar solution also containing traces of salts, proteins, essential oils and acids. The sugar content of nectar varies from 3 to 80 percent, according to Dictionary.com.\nWhen monarch butterflies are in the caterpillar stage, they eat milkweed plants. These wildflowers are of the genus Asclepias. Milkweed contains a to..

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What is a Pitbull-Chihuahua mix?

Multi-generational crosses can dilute qualities of one parent breed or the other. Both the American pit bull terrier and the Chihuahua, despite having marked differences in appearance, are both known to be good companion dogs. They are characterized by their courage, intelligence and affection. A chipit is likely to inherit these qualities. Early socialization, as with any dog, is vital in shaping the animal's personality and boundaries. This can also eliminate bad habits.

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What are some facts about black spider monkeys?

The black spider monkey is native to the tropical rain forests and subtropical moist broadleaf forests of Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and northern Brazil. It plays an important role in the local ecosystem by dispersing the seeds from fruits and plants on which it feeds. As one of the largest primates in North and South America, it reaches up to 24 inches high and 24 inches long with an additional 32 inches for the tail and weighs between 15 and 19 pounds. The prehensile tail aids the monkey as it sits, climbs and forages for food.\nThe spider monkey only reproduces once every three to four..

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Why do dogs howl at sirens?

Wild canines such as wolves and coyotes recognize each of their pack mates' howls, which help them to keep in contact while hunting and to recognize intruders in their territory. Not all dogs howl in response to high-pitched sounds, but some retain the instinct. Dogs that howl at sirens may also howl at other high-pitched noises, such as musical instruments or a human soprano singing.

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Do salamanders hibernate?

Salamanders fall into two categories: terrestrial, or land dwelling, and aquatic, or water dwelling. If it lives on land, a salamander finds a burrow or other natural shelter in old logs or rocky places since salamanders cannot dig on their own. Terrestrial salamanders hibernate during winter months to avoid cold temperatures. During hibernation, the metabolic rate of the amphibian slows down drastically. Aquatic salamanders may stay active, even during winter months, under the ice of the aquatic environment in which they are living.

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What type of dolphin is Winter?

Bottlenose dolphins are the most common members of the oceanic dolphin family, Delphinidae. They live in warm and oceanic seas worldwide, and they are common attractions at aquariums and marine parks. Winter swims via the use of a prosthetic tail, and her story has led to the creation of a book entitled "Dolphin Tale," as well as a film by the same name.

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What is the niche of the African zebra?

According to the zebra information page on the Caltech website, there are three distinct species of Zebra that inhabit Africa, two of which contain multiple subspecies. The plains zebra (Equus burchelli) is the most common zebra and it inhabits the plains of southern Africa. Seven subspecies of plains zebra are recognized, but two of these are extinct. Mountain zebras (Equus zebra) inhabit the highlands and are further classified into two subspecies. Grevy's zebras (Equus zebryi) have not been divided into any subspecies.

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How do you find horses for adoption in Ohio?

Enter your ZIP code or city and the state’s abbreviation on PetFinder to narrow your search by location, and select Horse in the animal type category. Indicate the breed for which you are looking, and sort listings by age and gender. Find horses within a 500-mile radius of your selected location, or define the horse’s characteristics and size preference. View a list of rescue centers or groups in Ohio, or enter the group’s name before clicking the search icon. The site features additional pet care resources to help you tend to the adopted pet.\nOn the Adopt-a-Pet website, select the Find..

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What eats a grasshopper in a food chain?

Grasshoppers lay multiple eggs to counterbalance the several natural predators they encounter. Swarms of grasshoppers can cause devastation to human fields and are considered pests.\nGrasshoppers are prepared in various ways for human consumption. They are boiled, fried, sun-dried, skewered and seasoned with spices. Aesop told a fable based on the grasshopper named "The Ant and the Grasshopper"; in it, the grasshopper is depicted as a lazy and ultimately unprepared creature. Bernard Suits later recreated the fable, changing the grasshopper's image into one worth aspiring to, for in his st..

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Where do leopards live?

The leopard belongs to the Felidae family, and its species is Panthera pardus. The different leopard subspecies live in different habitats of the world, such as grassland, mountain, forest and desert regions. Of the four members of the large cat families, the leopard is the smallest in size, ranging in size from 5 feet to 7.5 feet. Lions, jaguars and tigers are the other three large cats in nature.The leopard is a carnivore that feeds on gazelle, deer, wildebeest, primates and birds. In the wild, its lifespan is about 20 years. Presently, five of the nine leopard subspecies are on the endanger..

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