| Subject | Date Asked |
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| animals working together | 10/31/2008 |
Q: can you tell me about different animals that work together at times, like how coyotees and badgers ...
A: As I reside in South Africa, I can only answer questions relating to animals residing in South ...
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| wolves and tigers | 10/30/2008 |
Q: Now bears handle interactions with bears and seem to do ok but I have been wondering if how things ...
A: If wolves had a confrontation with a tiger I doubt either would be a winner. They will definately ...
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| Silverback Gorillas | 10/23/2008 |
Q: Hey how u doing Naomi ?? a friend of mines and myself argues almost everyday about just how strong a ...
A: I have seen videos on animal behaviour and the presenter explained that if a male gorilla should hit ...
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| Injured Deer | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I have an injured buck about 7 months old near my house. He was hit by a car on Friday morning ...
A: It is wonderful that you are so caring. It would be advisable to contact a veteranarian just to come ...
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| dead raccoons on palisade pky this month | 10/14/2008 |
Q: why are there so many dead raccoons last 2 weeks on the local parkway along the hudson river??? what ...
A: As I reside in South Africa, I cannot answer this question. I don't know why this happened. Maybe ...
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| wierd pineapple | 10/8/2008 |
Q: we planted it like every other pineapple and four came out weird. is there an "expert" explanation ...
A: As I am not a farmer (have never been) and don't know much about pineapple farming, I am giving you ...
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| wierd pineapple | 10/7/2008 |
Q: we planted it like every other pineapple and four came out weird. is there an "expert" explanation ...
A: May I suggest you contact your local farming industry. There could be many different factors that ...
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| worms in coffee grounds/follow up | 10/3/2008 |
Q: follow up question for Saugie. Here's the picture of the worms in the coffee grounds. I changed over ...
A: Please look up on the internet for your local Government Department of Health's contact number(s). ...
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| weaponary | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I would like to know which is tougher,rhino's horn or elephant's tusks?
A: This is a tough question. Horn is ceratine where a tusk is ivory. Rhino horn will be more flexible ...
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| Elephant vs. Human Intelligence | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have read a previous answer to a question about the elephant brain, its large size, and ...
A: That is not how our creator (God) intented for them to think. They are animals and think as such. ...
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| another unknown animal | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Can you please tell me what animal this is, as well as a little bit about it? thanks.
A: This is a Sable Antelope. Mass of about 230 to 250 kg. Stands about 140cm at the withers. General ...
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| Example of a boma | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I'm looking for examples of bomas for game capturing and off-loading. I need ...
A: Personally I have not done any game capturing. I have listed a few websites below that you can read ...
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| yellow regurgitation by an unidentified animal | 8/29/2008 |
Q: i live in northwest indiana...in our flower garden almost every morning there is a patch yellow waxy ...
A: As I reside in South Africa and cannot see what it looks like, I can only suggest you put some ...
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| Exchange and donation of animals | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My research is progressing nicely. Do you know of projects between African countries and national ...
A: Please visit the following websites: http://www.dewildt.org.za/wcpbackground.htm ...
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| to catch Kudu's for transportaion | 8/24/2008 |
Q: goodday, can you please give expert advise how to caputure and to catch' load the animlas on to a ...
A: As and when I receive emails from my experts, I will write it here for you. This is what I've ...
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| Wildlife | 8/18/2008 |
Q: 1)What is the current status of wildlife protection and development in Africa? Is there any progress ...
A: If possible, please go to the following website:- http://www.sanparks.org/ Once on this website, ...
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| caracal cat strength | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I WAS WONDERING WHAT THE STRENGTH OF A CARACAL CAT IS TO A DOMESTIC CAT?
A: The largest African lesser cat and an exceptional climber and jumper, the caracal is a slenderly ...
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| info on game ranging in south africa | 8/11/2008 |
Q: can you please give me more information on game ranging in south africa and what the difference is ...
A: "Guiding is essentially about genuine enjoyment of people and an honest appreciation of, and ...
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| Volunteering for wildlife | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if you'd be able to hlp me with this, but i'm trying to find a wildlife centre to ...
A: I've never been to Perth, so I cannot help you there. But, I've done a few search enginess to ...
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| Periods in animals? | 7/24/2008 |
Q: Why animal females dont have monthly periods and only human females have?? Thanks.
A: The females in the animal kingdom do have it. It is called 'coming into oestrus'. Some just have it ...
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| Regarding Animal Colours | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Does animals have any protecting marking at colouring that helps to protect from predator???? And ...
A: Every single animal has their own unique coloring protecting them from predators. For example. The ...
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| Snakes | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I'm petrified of snakes. I have 3 small dogs and pet doves, unfortunately we've noticed a snake or ...
A: The only advise I can give you is to contact your nearest Animal Shelter or look up on the internet ...
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| python vs lion | 7/20/2008 |
Q: lets say a 30 foot reticulated python meets a male lion in a small area where they can barely run ...
A: If it is a male lion and he is weak, the python feels threatened and in worse case scenario goes in ...
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| Reticulated Python vs African Lion | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Do they each other in the wild? Who would win if they do?
A: This is a tricky question. If the male lion is weak, he will definately be killed by the python. I ...
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| Big Scorpion vs Big Tarantula | 7/10/2008 |
Q: who usually wins when they meet?
A: This would be an unfair matchup if you just throw them in an aqauarium or something. The scorpion is ...
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| Rhinoceros and cape buffalo weights | 7/6/2008 |
Q: Which gets heavier, rhinoceros or cape buffalo?
A: Deffinately the Rhinocerous. That is the White Rhino in Africa/South Africa. Here are statistics. ...
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| Cheetah hunting lion cubs | 6/23/2008 |
Q: We have an office debate this morning and I wondered if you could help us. A few have seen David ...
A: A cat in any form is an opportunist. If a meal presents itself, it will go for it. A cheetah will ...
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| Moving A Robins Nest | 6/17/2008 |
Q: A pretty Robin built a nest with 4 eggs in it above the hitch of our fifth wheel. Not a good place ...
A: It is vitally important that you do not disturb the nest. Instead, contact your nearest Bird ...
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| feeding baby starlings | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I found a baby starling. It has some of its feathers, and is an orphan. What can I feed the baby?
A: Unfortunately, baby starlings or any baby birds are difficult to hand raise. Best advice is to take ...
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| Wild Dogs | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have three qusetions: Why are the Raccoon Dogs only found in Asia? What do the African Wild dogs ...
A: I cannot answer your question relating to animals living in other countries other than South Africa ...
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| Poaching | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Do you know anything about poaching in Central Africa? Are there any books you recommend? I'm ...
A: The biggest game reserve in South Africa is Kruger National Park. Below is what they do. The Kruger ...
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| goose behavior | 4/8/2008 |
Q: Just out walking along the lake w my dog, and a lone goose started swimming parallel to us, honking ...
A: Once again you are right. Maybe the female or male just went off (flew) somewhere to feed. You may ...
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| Africas Wild Dogs | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I understand that Africa's Wild dogs are on the edge of extinction, What is being done to save them? ...
A: Please read up on the following links: Once done, you can also write to them with your suggestion ...
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| Tigers in Africa | 4/5/2008 |
Q: My question is that if we left tigers in the open jungle of Africa can they service there. a. Can ...
A: Please go to the following link: This link will give you some answers. I know of these tigers ...
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| POLLUATION | 4/5/2008 |
Q: What are we doing to protect animals?
A: What can you do. Avoid the creation of waste. Find out all you can about pollution and protest ...
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| Raccoon behavior? | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Will they eat (semi) freshly drowned snails in a bucket? I had a recent infestation of snails, I ...
A: I live in South Africa. We do not have Raccoons here, therefore I cannot say if this is indeed what ...
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| aonyx otters | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I care for otters at a consevation. The Aonyx otter scratches at his cement floor on the other side ...
A: I would suggest you call out a veteranerian. He may have a rash or an allergy. When he is in the ...
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| Animal droppings | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I live in South Central PA and have birdfeeders plus ground feeders where I feed squirrels because I ...
A: I'm afraid I'll only be doing a lot of guessing here. My best advice to you is to take some of the ...
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| animal identification | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I have seen, twice, a very strange animal. It is dog like, but has very long back legs. Its hind ...
A: I'm afraid I'm just going to make guesses. My best advice is for you to go to your local Animal ...
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| elephants | 3/30/2008 |
Q: do elephants sleep lying down? this has puzzled me for years!! thank you
A: Very interesting question. Before I just answer, I must let you know this has always been a puzzle ...
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| turkeys | 3/30/2008 |
Q: what do turkeys eat? thanx, dick
A: They eat tender greens, shoots, tubers, left-over nuts and insects. Such as, grasshoppers, beetles, ...
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| Predator kills | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I live in the Eastern Cape in South Africa. This may be the most bizzare question you have had. I ...
A: The only other alternative I can come up with which, by the way, was my other guess, is that it was ...
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| Predator kills | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I live in the Eastern Cape in South Africa. This may be the most bizzare question you have had. I ...
A: I've given this more thought. Although you should know this, horses also fight amongst themselves. ...
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| African Endangered Species Legeslation | 3/17/2008 |
Q: You wouldn't happen to know anything about laws passed in Africa to protect endangered species would ...
A: Please look at the following links:-more importantly are the ones I wrote down after my signature - ...
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| tiger and lions | 3/7/2008 |
Q: Do you really think that tigers and lions are of same size? Dave salmoni, famous big cat expert once ...
A: Because I live in South Africa, where there are NO tigers in the wild, I cannot compare these two ...
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| artic foxes | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I am a 3rd grade student interested in conservation, especially artic foxes. Are artic foxes ...
A: That is absolutely wonderful that you are concerned about the Arctic fox. I am giving you the ...
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| Nocturnal birds | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I am writing a book set on the Transkei coast and would like to know what nocturnal birds one could ...
A: The Transkei is a pretty huge area and a number of nocturnal birds come to mind. It depends of coure ...
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| lions and tigers | 3/3/2008 |
Q: people say that tigers are bigger and stronger than lions, but i disagree. before you disagree, ...
A: I've requested the following input from experts and this is what they wrote "I have been very near ...
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| lions and tigers | 3/2/2008 |
Q: people say that tigers are bigger and stronger than lions, but i disagree. before you disagree, ...
A: It is anyone's guess. I've never actually seen a lion and tiger fight. Have heard of it where they ...
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| lions and tigers | 3/1/2008 |
Q: people say that tigers are bigger and stronger than lions, but i disagree. before you disagree, ...
A: You have done your 'homework' on this subject. There is basically nothing I can add except learn as ...
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| tigers and lions | 2/13/2008 |
Q: some people think that tigers are not larger than lions, do you think this is true? I think this is ...
A: Here are the statistics. I will let you be the judge. Lion Height 4 feet (males), females smaller ...
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| lions weight | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me what is the average weight of south african lion? Do lions reach 225 kgs in wild ...
A: Shoulder height: 91 - 100 cm Mass: Males: 181 to 227 kg Females: 113 - 136 kg Gestation: 100 - ...
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| Wildlife | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Who would win in a fight between a fox and a badger? If you have ben asked any other wildlife fight ...
A: This is just my opinion. No official record of fights between animals and who is the winner has been ...
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| Black Rabbit | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Are there wild black rabbits in Greenville, SC? I just saw a black rabbit in a yard near my work. I ...
A: I'm sorry, but I live in South Africa. I dont have the expert opinion on wild black rabbits in ...
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| elephant and human brain | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Is it true thatthe elephant can remember things more than human biengs explain with respect to the ...
A: The brain of the elephant is larger than any other land mammal and it is located in the back of the ...
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| predator's length | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I have 2 doubts: 1)I don't understand finally what do you think could be leopard's top speed in mph ...
A: Mostly leopards hunt at night. Most of the time leopards stalk their prey silently, slinking with ...
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| African animals | 11/22/2007 |
Q: Naomi,nice to meet you I'd like to know something about animals' speed. In particular: 1)leopard top ...
A: Leopards do not run a far distance, hence not measured their speed but will find out for you, they ...
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| tigers sleeping | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Where do tigers sleep at night?
A: As with most cats, they tend to hunt for food at night and sleep during the day. They do not sleep ...
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| The Savanna Biome | 11/8/2007 |
Q: What is the climate of a Savanna Biome?
A: The Savanna biome is characterized by an extensive cover of grasses with scattered trees. It is a ...
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| Squirrel | 11/7/2007 |
Q: Nearly a year ago, I rescued an injured squirrel in my backyard. She has since recovered and has ...
A: As with any animal, or human, when you loose your appetite for any reason, there must be something ...
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| weird bird call? | 10/31/2007 |
Q: It sounds like its calling "help", the first time we heard it we thought maybe it was a little kid ...
A: May I suggest you go to your local record store or ask where you can get a cd with nocturnal bird ...
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| Need research help | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Southeast Asia- importance of biodiversity causes of wildlife extinction ways wildlife extinction ...
A: I can not answer for Southeast Asia as I have never been there. My knowledge is only in South ...
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| African Animals! | 10/22/2007 |
Q: There are so many animals in Africa yet when you see footage of animals in africa on tv the viewer ...
A: Very interesting question. Let me explain. Our biggest game reserve is called Kruger National Park ...
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| Conservation Projects | 10/18/2007 |
Q: Hello there, I’m Julia, a student from Hanover, Germany. My friend Katja and me are currently ...
A: You can contact the following people on this website:- ...
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| ? | 9/27/2007 |
Q: How does the cheetah protects it self?
A: Could you be a bit more specific? Protect itself from the weather or other predators? If it is from ...
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| White Rhinoceros | 9/15/2007 |
Q: i want to know whether a white rhino is a secondary or primary producer. i also want to know whether ...
A: Sorry for the late reply. I was away for the weekend in the bush on another safari. The white rhino ...
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| weight of animal brains | 9/4/2007 |
Q: i am doing my school homework and hope you can help could you please tell me how heavy the following ...
A: I've added a few others in case you need them. Sorry, though, i dont know about the otter. In grams: ...
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| old animals | 8/7/2007 |
Q: do young animals care for their old?may also have examples of those who kill their old parents
A: No they don't. Different animals's young gets 'kicked' out or chased away at a certain age by their ...
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| Zebras | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have always found zebras fascinating when I can see them. Have I heard correctly that their ...
A: You heard right. When they mingle or move together it is very difficult for the predator to single ...
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| wild animals in turkey | 8/5/2007 |
Q:
A: I dont know if you read my profile. I live in South Africa and honestly do not know anything about ...
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| African Animals | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I'd like your opinion. If African animals such as lions, rhinos, giraffes, hippos and the life were ...
A: Animals can only survive with where their food source is. Example. The giraffe feeds mainly from a ...
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| eagles | 7/29/2007 |
Q: Do you know anything about whether or not eagles go aside for a period of "renewal" as they get ...
A: I've received two emails from people in the know who work with eagles and they all replied they've ...
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| Red Tail Hawk Behavior | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I live in rural New England and there are many red tail hawks around my home. For the past several ...
A: My first thoughts are that this hawk must be a juvenile. Please look at the following website and ...
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| Naomi | 7/15/2007 |
Q: just wondering where you have got to with the extra information you said you would give. Thanks. ...
A: I have just been on another bush safari. Interestingly, I posed your question to one of the rangers ...
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| tiger vs lion | 7/11/2007 |
Q: i have read one of the article that tiger has more stamina and movement.then why do we call lion as ...
A: I dont know if you got my answer. Here it is again. "Depends on so much else; personality of ...
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| tiger vs lion | 7/10/2007 |
Q: i have read one of the article that tiger has more stamina and movement.then why do we call lion as ...
A: That is more a question of where it's at. For example. The lion is king of the 'jungle' in his ...
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| Asiatic Toad Gender | 7/7/2007 |
Q: My question is how can we differentiate a male Asiatic Toad from a Female Asiatic toad other than ...
A: I have not been able to find out more about the question you posed other than the website link i ...
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| building a deer feeder | 7/6/2007 |
Q: where can i get plans to build a deer feeder usinf ear corn. i have looked everywhere and cant seen ...
A: I've no idea how to, but found this website for you. http://www.dirtcheapdesign.com/deerfeeder/ Easy ...
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| Badger | 7/5/2007 |
Q: Is it true that some bdgers attack Lions at night? If so how many badgers are shot by their owners?
A: No that is not true. Honey Badgers in South Africa/Africa, are omnivores. They feed mainly on small ...
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| Animals | 7/4/2007 |
Q: Im doing a research assesment in class at university. My question is, what causes animals to have ...
A: The main reason for all animals having different colours are to either 'blend in with nature, so ...
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| starfish | 7/2/2007 |
Q: how do you preserve a starfish?
A: The best way to preserve a starfish is to soak it in 70% isopropyl alcohol overnight. After doing ...
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| panthers | 7/1/2007 |
Q: hi my name is Tico and i am willing to do anything i can to get a panther so i need to know if the ...
A: Please visit the following website address:- ...
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| noisy animal in back yard tree | 6/29/2007 |
Q: i live in austin texas and have many trees in my back yard. in one of the trees there lives this ...
A: Since I don't reside in Texas and have never even been there. May I suggest you contact the ...
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| baby duck found in driveway... Help | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I've contacted all possible people, they say to let it go, but there is no way possible for the ...
A: Take it immediately to your nearest animal rescue centre or your vet. They know what to feed and ...
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| animal regurgitation in yard - HELP | 6/28/2007 |
Q: This is the second time it has happened, & there seems to be more than the last time.. I have what ...
A: There is nothing you can do about it. This animal ate something that does not agree with it, ...
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| Lions Territorial Fights | 6/27/2007 |
Q: What do lions do after losing his territory from other lions. Do they try their luck by fighting ...
A: The male who loses a fight over his territory and female(s) become a 'nomad'. In other words they ...
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| baby starlings | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I found a baby sparow by my cat, Maze. he toke him from a nest I was a sleep at this time I have no ...
A: Take the baby sparrow immediately to your nearest veteranary service centre. They will know what and ...
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| loud nocturnal bird outside my window!! | 6/10/2007 |
Q: The bird outside my window sounds beautiful. kind of like a car alarm. but it is loud, and it is ...
A: Is there any way you can take a photo of this bird? There is no way I would be able to identify a ...
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| cheetah | 6/9/2007 |
Q: im doing a project on the cheetah and i need to create a food web of the ecosystem in which it ...
A: Yes, all the animals I listed are in Kruger National Park. To give you more information on your last ...
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| cheetah | 6/9/2007 |
Q: im doing a project on the cheetah and i need to create a food web of the ecosystem in which it ...
A: If I am to understand your question correctly, you want to know the food chain? The first trophic ...
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| Giraffe Saliva! | 5/20/2007 |
Q: this might seem a crazy question - it's a bit of a suburban legend. A girl at my school had a bald ...
A: My niece also has a bald patch on her head. She was born with it. Do you know if this girl was also ...
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| Hyenas, Lions, Wildebeast | 5/19/2007 |
Q: Our son is going to Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania next week. I am concerned with the above animals. How ...
A: It would help if he was staying in camps. The most dangerous animals are Lion, Leopard, Elephant, ...
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| maned wolves | 5/15/2007 |
Q: i am doing a project about maned wolves that is due on on friday the 18 of may. i need some cool ...
A: As I live in South Africa, we do not have any kind of wolves thus I have not studied them and cannot ...
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| bunnies | 5/11/2007 |
Q: i just wanted to know if i were to touch wild bunnies, would the mother disown them, or think ...
A: I know it is absolutely an irresistible act to touch any wild baby animal, but, the risk to yourself ...
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| i want to know | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I have a speech due in school on habitat destruction and I want to know about some of the major ...
A: A very serious topic you have to do a speech on and I hope some of the information I give you will ...
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| are penguines endangered | 5/7/2007 |
Q: are penguines endangered animals
A: You dont specify which particular penguin. But, here's a lowdown on penguins. Although they are ...
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| hippo | 4/28/2007 |
Q: i was wondering if you can tell me if the hippo is the biggest man killer/eater in Africa? i was at ...
A: The hippo is the biggest killer of man in Africa. Reason being they are extremely territorial and a ...
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| Do robins have 2 nests | 4/24/2007 |
Q: Would A robin move on of its eggs to a different nest
A: Unfortunately, I am not familiar with Robins. I cannot answer this question. May I suggest you ...
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| Habitat Destruction | 4/22/2007 |
Q: my name is Jaime and I have a biology project on habitat destruction. If you could answer the ...
A: I have got some more information for you on your questions. They were given to me by Research ...
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| Hippos | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I was wondering since hippos are so big wouldn't they have to eat meats sometimes? Than I herd that ...
A: The hippo is a plant eating mammal. However, they are also very unpredictable, and have been known ...
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| Mala Mala Pride? | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I purchased a documentary called 'Big Cat Challenge' that was filmed in the Mala Mala reserve ...
A: I have located the Regional Manager at MalaMala Lodge who sent me the following reply to your ...
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| Lions and Tigers | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I was wondering which of these 2 animals gets bigger, the lion or the tiger?
A: Lion : Stats are:- males: wt 416 lb (189 kg), ht 48 in (120 cm. Tiger : Stats are:- Length: 7' - 9' ...
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| interview | 2/23/2007 |
Q: Dusten is my 4th grade student who is doing an independent study about koalas. An interview is ...
A: I live in Southern Africa. We do not have koalas here, therefore I cannot give you any answers ...
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| Leopards and "mad elephants" | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I have a few questions on leopards. I know they mainly hunt small and medium sized animals, but I ...
A: I've seen where a leopard has attempted to kill a wildebeest, without success though, therefore very ...
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| giraffes | 2/16/2007 |
Q: Is there a giraffe in the country Philippines?What does giraffe eat & how do they sleep?Do they ...
A: I'm not 100% sure if there are giraffes roaming free in a reserve like they do naturally here in ...
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| Territories | 1/17/2007 |
Q: Is water available in the territory of every Lion? or they enter the territory of other lions to ...
A: Lions are always near water. They know their prey has to drink water, and so do they. If other lions ...
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| Tigers in Africa | 1/17/2007 |
Q: If we left tigers in the jungle of Africa, what will happen with them:- 1. Can they live in Africa. ...
A: I hope you don't mind, but I will give you a website where you can find all the answers. We have a ...
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| Cheetahs | 1/16/2007 |
Q: Where did cheetahs originate from and what is being done to prevent extinction?
A: The best advice i can give you is to email the real experts. these people have worked with the ...
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| Lion vs Tiger | 1/14/2007 |
Q: If we put lion and tiger in an open place or in a cage, what will be the reaction of these cats ...
A: Animals are so unpredictable. I might tell you what I've viewed relating to their individual ...
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| Behaviour During Fights | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I have observed that in territorial fights Lions attack each other quickly/fastly without any ...
A: They are all more or less the same with a few exceptions. When lions fight it seems more intense - ...
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| Terrotorial Fights Lions & Tigers | 1/11/2007 |
Q: Niomi My question is that Lions have more territorial fights with other lions or tigers have more ...
A: I am speaking from my own experience now. I have seen tigers fight and their fights seem to be quick ...
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| Lions and Tigers | 11/28/2006 |
Q: but when you say the Lion has better stamina do you mean the Lionesses? or the male Lion aswell. ...
A: The lioness might have a little bit more stamina than the male, but, the male lion has no fear and ...
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| duck food | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I live on a small river in Maryland. The woman next door feeds the ducks cat food. Now a good deal ...
A: In my opinion cat food is a no-no. Best advice I can give you is to visit your local vet and/or some ...
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| lions and tigers | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I have a question about lions and tigers. From what you know who do you think has more stamina the ...
A: I want to get as much information for you as possible. If you don't mind to wait another day as you ...
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| Lions and Tigers | 11/26/2006 |
Q: i'm Scott, pleased to meet you. My question is who has the better stamina a Lion or Tiger? please ...
A: I am pleased to meet you too! If you don't mind, I would like to give you a more indepth answer, ...
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| Animals | 11/19/2006 |
Q: I have herd that there is aproxamatly 90% of the worlds animals are smaller then a chook egg? Is ...
A: Don’t know the size of a chook egg – or even what a chook is – seems to be another name for a ...
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| Elephant | 10/16/2006 |
Q: what are elephants skin or body coverings like and feel like?
A: I'm so glad you asked this question. Just about a year ago I had the privelage of walking with ...
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| width of rhinoceros | 10/10/2006 |
Q: i have found the length and height but what is the width of a full grown male rhinoceros?
A: The girth is rarely measured now. Records of the 19th century for rhinos in India state that the ...
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| Second Big Cat | 10/3/2006 |
Q: Is it true that Asiatic Lion is the second big cat after tiger? If it is not true which cat is the ...
A: Yes, this is true. Amur tigers are the largest of the tiger subspecies. Males can grow up to 3.3 ...
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| Bengal tigers? | 9/29/2006 |
Q: What is the simple food web of bengal tigers? recommendaions: What might be done to further protect ...
A: The best advice I can give you is to check out the following websites. They are very informative and ...
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| wild cats | 9/24/2006 |
Q: are wild cats (tigers, leporeds,ect)asexual or sexual?
A: All cats, tigers, leopards are sexual. Here is just a short definition of what it means to be ...
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| White-tail deer diet | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you can tell me what vegetables do deer prefer to eat & which are better for the ...
A: As I reside in Southern Africa, I honestly don't know much (if any) about the deer. What I can do ...
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| woodchuck (groundhog) | 9/17/2006 |
Q: I am looking for a dog kennel strong enough for a pet woodchuck. I need to know what gauge of wire ...
A: Sorry for the late reply. My Internet went down due to our telecomunications department in South ...
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| Elephant Vs Rhino | 9/15/2006 |
Q: Can a Rhino or a group of Rhino attack an elephant and causes harmful injuries to the elephant. It ...
A: Well, there you go. I have never seen nor heard of it, hense my reply. If you've seen it with your ...
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| Elephant Vs Rhino | 9/14/2006 |
Q: Can a Rhino or a group of Rhino attack an elephant and causes harmful injuries to the elephant.
A: This is most unlikely as the rhino is much smaller and would definately stay out of harms way when ...
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| Leopards | 9/14/2006 |
Q: Leopards / Snow Leopards are decreasing in all over the world is there any country or area where ...
A: There are believed to be 5000 to 7500 of these great cats left in the wild and 476 in captivity. ...
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| Difference | 9/14/2006 |
Q: What are the main difference between a Leopard and a Panther.
A: The leopard is most easily recognised by its rosette patterned coat and extremely long, darker tail. ...
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| posionous snakes | 8/30/2006 |
Q: IS THERE ANY SNAKES THAT HAVE POSION IN THEIR TONUGES ? that their lick would be posionous ?
A: I'm going to give you an honest answer. I don't know much about snakes, but, i'm going to give you ...
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| White rhino | 8/22/2006 |
Q: What can we do to help? LIke kids w/out donating money or something like besides not poaching? we ...
A: By far the most effective way to help without money is education. Please go to the following ...
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| hippo's | 8/13/2006 |
Q: Just watched a wildlife program on TV about hippo's, ...and was just wondering do hippo's and ...
A: None that I know of. You are welcome though to check out the following website with some interesting ...
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| hippo's | 8/12/2006 |
Q: Just watched a wildlife program on TV about hippo's, ...and was just wondering do hippo's and ...
A: Without a doubt the hippo. They are very territorial and if the rhino should come between a hippo on ...
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| What should project title be? | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I have to do Wildlife conservation project on National Park. The fund is within 10,000-80,000 US$. ...
A: I've found another website with loads of information for you. ...
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| sleep | 7/14/2006 |
Q: I've been wondering just how important sleep is for all life. I know most animals do sleep at some ...
A: What an interesting question. One which I've never ever thought of! Hence, I can only give you a few ...
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| wolf vs african elephant | 7/10/2006 |
Q: Can a pack of wolves kill an full grown african elephant
A: Definately not. Only in a severe case where the elephant is lying down and can NOT get up because of ...
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| Baby Ducks | 6/24/2006 |
Q: The mom is not there to protect them anymore though, she was killed by the wolf who also got the ...
A: You must contact your nearest RSPCA or Animal Shelter so that they can come and pick up the little ...
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| Baby Ducks | 6/22/2006 |
Q: There has recently been a female duck killed in our pond who has 9 babies. There is another female ...
A: Protect and feed them, baby ducks are precocious meaning that they can eat adult food as babies and ...
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| yellowstone | 6/10/2006 |
Q: the aftermath of the fires at Yellowstone provided an example of [which of the following? primary ...
A: I cannot answer specifically for Yellowstone (as I reside in Southern Africa), but I will answer in ...
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| Species | 6/1/2006 |
Q: Under what conditions does speciation occur?
A: You get allopatric and sympatric speciation. Allopatric means ‘in different places’ and sympatric ...
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| Ecology | 5/29/2006 |
Q: How do trees decreae global warming? What is a megareserve? What is restoration ecology and what ...
A: I won't be able to answer your question regarding Costa Rica as I live in South Africa and can only ...
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| White Rhinos | 5/17/2006 |
Q: Why are white rhinos called "white" rhinos as in the color?
A: The name White Rhino originated in South Africa where the Afrikaans language developed from the ...
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| Food Chain | 5/16/2006 |
Q: A food chain shows the chain of predators and prey in an environment. How are marsh hawks, lily ...
A: The lily pads would the be the primary producers (i.e. photosynthesize), the insects the primary ...
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| giraffes | 3/27/2006 |
Q: Is it correct that giraffes use their long tongues to clean their ears? I am fact-checking a ...
A: Very interesting animal - the giraffe. Upon my studies on giraffe I've had to add 7 pages to my ...
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| danger of feeding fruit to wildlife | 3/24/2006 |
Q: I am entering a contest and am one of a little group that is left for the final question. The ...
A: The answer is Baboons. They usually gather early mornings and late afternoon in the roads before ...
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| RE: northern white rhino | 3/17/2006 |
Q: i would NEVER have thought to look for something like that and i really want you to know that it ...
A: My pleasure. It's always the obvious that we don't see. Every animal, bird, fish, insect has it's ...
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| northern white rhinos | 3/10/2006 |
Q: hey naomi, i stumbled across this site as i was researching the northern white rhino and i was ...
A: White rhino are bulk grazers, i.e. eat grass, and graze down the coarser grasses exposing the finer ...
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| Tigers | 2/16/2006 |
Q: My student is doing an independent study project in which she is required to do an interview. She is ...
A: I found someone who works with tigers and they gave me very short answers to your questions. This ...
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| voluntary work | 1/22/2006 |
Q: I would like to work in a mammal project as a volunteer. Can you help me anything?
A: You did not state where in the world you would like to do the volunteer work. Therefore, I'm giving ...
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| future planning | 12/5/2005 |
Q: I am about to graduate from high school and I love animals. I was wondering what major you took or ...
A: I'm so glad to learn that you love animals too and that you wish to pursue a career in wildlife. ...
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| UNSUAL FACTS ABOUT BLACK FOOTED FERRETS | 9/6/2005 |
Q: HEY, I GOT TO TURN IN A REPORT TOMMOROW ABOUT THESE ANIMALS I HAVE LISTED. THIS IS THE ONLY WON I ...
A: Unfortunately, I can only give you information on animals that live in Southern Africa. As I'm not ...
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| the savanna | 8/26/2005 |
Q: When animals leave the savanna during the dry season to look for food and water what happens to the ...
A: Most animals do not leave the savanna in the dry season … historically in some biomes (e.g. the ...
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| Blue Wildebeest | 8/7/2005 |
Q: Please help! Glancing through the list of wisdom-givers, you seemed the most viable individual to ...
A: Blue Wildebeest do occur in North Africa below the Sahara, as the statements indicates. But, there ...
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| mouse killing question... | 6/28/2005 |
Q: This morning my boyfriend discovered that one of our pet mice (brown one) had killed our other one ...
A: I could give you various reasons why this mouse did it, but would ask you rather to phone your local ...
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| wild animals | 5/14/2005 |
Q: My son has to do a project on wild life. we are not too sure which animal to choose, and where to ...
A: I've taken the liberty of giving you some information on the lion. hope that is ok with you and your ...
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| aniamals | 4/20/2005 |
Q: where can i find an alphabet of real aniamals that are easy to draw. its for an assighnment
A: Your best bet would of course be books to copy from (the library)? But, if you want it quick I could ...
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| wildlife question | 4/13/2005 |
Q: I am an 11th grader taking a biology class. Part of my work to be graded is a term paper we have to ...
A: Research, research, research is required when one wants to introduce animals into a reserve with an ...
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| wildlife question | 4/12/2005 |
Q: I am an 11th grader taking a biology class. Part of my work to be graded is a term paper we have to ...
A: Very exciting project you've chosen. If you have about a week to write this paper, may I ask that ...
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| Chimpanzees | 3/24/2005 |
Q: I've just finished one of Jane Goodalls books (Through A Window) and really loved it. I was ...
A: The best advice I can give you here is to contact Monkey World direct. They are alongside Jane ...
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| wildlife | 3/4/2005 |
Q: I am a 11th grader at vintage high school. The reason that I am writing you is for your opinion to ...
A: I can only answer you with regard to the Kruger National Park of Southern Africa's Conservation ...
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| Giraffe expert? | 2/23/2005 |
Q: If there's any way you could email me the giraffe chapter, that would be wonderful. My email is ...
A: I dont know PF Fourie personally, sorry. Below I've listed some websites that may be of interest to ...
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| ultrasound and whales | 1/14/2005 |
Q: I heard that fishermen can use ultrasound as a bait to attract whales, since whales use ultrasound ...
A: As I'm not in agreement to 'kill'any animals even whales, I cannot answer this question. If however, ...
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| poaching | 10/20/2004 |
Q: My workshop group is participating in a nationwide competition called ExploraVision. We are trying ...
A: Jeffrey and Tiffany This is a follow up. I received the following answer from the owner of a huge ...
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| animal's life | 9/20/2004 |
Q: I want to know about animal'life,can you tell me about their life and relationship to them?If you ...
A: Animals are such wonderful creatures. Sometimes you will see different animals like giraffe, zebra, ...
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| veldts of south africa | 8/31/2004 |
Q: How do fires start in temperate grasslands (such as the veldts of south africa) without human ...
A: Most natural fires happen when lightning strikes. Specially in the dry months. The temperature is ...
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| I would like to know about white eye tiger. | 8/11/2004 |
Q: I would like to know more about baby cubs, and how do you find one? I also need to know if I can ...
A: There is very strict rules on purchasing baby cubs. I presume when you write 'cub' it could mean a ...
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| Cheetah | 6/1/2004 |
Q: Have you ever seen a real live cheetah? Where? Do you like cheetahs? do you have an interest in ...
A: Cheetah are my favourite amongst all the big cats! I've been very lucky to have seen and touched ...
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| butterflys | 5/14/2004 |
Q: what does happen in a coccon
A: A hormone-controlled process that transforms the caterpillar into a butterfly or moth (other ...
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| Size of the elephant brain | 3/21/2004 |
Q: I would like to ask the following if possible: Why is the elephant's brain very large even in ...
A: Very good question. There are many different reasons by scientists (who are still investigating) ...
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| L-Serine and mammals | 2/14/2004 |
Q: danbagur@hotmail.com L-Serine and mammals Is it true that all mammals secrete an amino acid called ...
A: I found the following scientific answers for you. Hope this helps. The Benefits of Serine Serine is ...
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| Endangered Animals | 4/29/2003 |
Q: Good day, My name is Leah and I am working on a project for my Information Technology class. I was ...
A: The main problem facing most / all endangered species is habitat destruction, so saving and ...
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| gibbons | 5/7/2002 |
Q: Do gibbons have a migrational and seasonal behavior, and if so what are they?
A: I am sorry to write that I am not at all familiar with these animals as we don't commonly have them ...
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| Volunteer conservation work | 1/12/2002 |
Q: I am interested in doing some volunteer conservation work or working as a paid conservationist at a ...
A: The best advice I can give you right now is to contact Kruger Park themselves. I will also give you ...
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| Sounds of Africa | 11/3/2001 |
Q: What sounds do the zebra make? Do they also have different sounds for representing different ...
A: Sorry for the late reply. I was retrenched from the company I worked for which had my work email ...
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| african grey parrot | 6/2/2001 |
Q: this is a long shot i hopr you can help my freind Michelle has an afrcan grey who she loves but he ...
A: Sorry if this reply is a little late. Our time difference is the cause. I cannot give you an answer ...
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| AVERAGE WORKDAY | 5/8/2001 |
Q: I RECENTLY ASKED YOU A QUESTION ABOUT A WORKDAY INFO BUT I FORGOT MY E-MAIL PASSWORD SO I HAD TO ...
A: Average workday is 8 am - 5pm. Some firms 8h30am - 5pm. Daily responsibilities? I'm not sure what ...
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| Whats the land speed of gorillas? | 4/23/2001 |
Q: What is the average speed of apes, gorillas and/or monkeys?
A: Very good question. I could not find a definate answer for you, but if I must guess it would be ...
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