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How do you care for a rabbit?

A rabbit is an active animal, so it needs a cage big enough to allow it to move around and stand up. The cage should be at least 4 feet wide, 2 feet deep and 2 feet tall. A rabbit needs exercise and should be allowed out of the cage for several hours each day. The rabbit should be supervised at all times, and the room should have no exposed wires for the rabbit to chew.\nRabbits need a healthy diet of pellets supplemented with fresh greens and plenty of timothy or brome hay. The pellets should contain 15 to 19 percent protein along with 18 percent fiber and should contain no added treats. Rabb..

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Why do cats hiss at each other?

According to Cat Behavior Associates, cats do not like physical confrontation, and hissing is a way to give off a warning to another cat or animal without engaging in physical combat. The Nest recommends introducing new cats into a household slowly to help prevent both new and resident cats from feeling threatened or scared.

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How many ligers are there in the world?

The liger is the result of breeding a male lion to a female tiger. When a male tiger is bred to a female lion, the result is called a tigon. According to Big Cat Rescue, male ligers and tigons are sterile and female ligers and tigons are fertile. Ligers get very large, larger than both of their parents, while tigons remain small and are usually smaller than both of their parents.

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What animals can you adopt at the Kent County Humane Society?

Animals do not need to be in immediately adoptable condition to be admitted into the shelter. Staff members work to rehabilitate injured or sick animals before they are placed for adoption, and very young animals or those with special needs may also be fostered outside of the shelter until they are suitable for adoption.While not a strictly no-kill shelter, the Kent County Humane Society does work to avoid euthanizing animals for reasons such as lack of space, age or medical needs. Pets that are residing at the shelter are given a clean space to sleep, access to food, water and medical care an..

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What are some home remedies for upset stomachs in dogs?

Additionally, the owner should encourage the dog to drink water, as dehydration is a risk with stomach upset. The owner may consider adding some Gatorade or Pedialyte to the dog's water to replenish fluids dog's system is losing. If the upset is prolonged, or if the vomit or stool contains blood, VetInfo advises consulting a veterinarian.

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What do bullfrog tadpoles eat?

Adult bullfrogs can lay up to 20,000 eggs once a year. The eggs hatch into tadpoles, which can grow up to 6 inches long during a two-year period before morphing into adults.\nThe adults remain around a body of water their whole lives. They hide among tall grasses near the water's edge, waiting for prey to ambush. During adulthood, bullfrogs are nocturnal and eat small reptiles and birds, baby mammals, insects, worms, small fish and even other frogs.

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Are ladybugs harmful to pets or children?

Ladybugs are widely known as beneficial insects because they have an insatiable appetite for many crop pests, particularly aphids. Some species, particularly the introduced multicolored Asian lady beetle, can be mild nuisances when they move into homes or other buildings for the winter. Another species, the Mexican bean beetle, feeds on bean leaves and pods and is an agricultural pest.

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Do gorillas have any predators?

Leopards are audacious creatures when it comes to finding prey, although they often don’t win against strong gorillas. However, they sometimes capture sick gorillas that are too weak to fight and young gorillas that have been separated from their mothers. In lowland regions like swamps, gorillas occasionally encounter problems with crocodiles. Crocodiles can inflict heavy injuries that make it hard for gorillas to recover. Although not common, crocodiles can sometimes defeat and kill a weak gorilla.\nHuman beings kill large numbers of gorillas for meat. Some gorillas also get captured by net..

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What is the fire-bellied toad's habitat?

The fire-bellied toad is actually a frog, as it is rarely far from water and has smooth, moist skin rather than leathery and warty. The only time they stray far from water is late in the summer, toward the end of their breeding season. This frog has been known to use water sources as small as puddles as a habitat. They have no preference for standing over running water and can also be found in rivers and lakes.

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What are some tips for finding inexpensive pit bull puppies?

The SPCA typically charges an adoption fee of $125-$250 for puppies, but often allows people to adopt pit bull puppies for no charge. Further incentives for adoption sometimes include free ID tags, dog food, and a collar. Purchased from a breeder registered with the American Kennel Club, a typical purebred American Staffordshire terrier puppy sells for $800-$900 with no veterinary care included in the purchase price, as of 2015.\nBesides local shelters, there are several online resources for finding adoptable pit bull puppies. The non-profit organization Pitbull Rescue Central is a virtual she..

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