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November 28th, 2011 at 12:26pm
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It is common to see large groups of birds sitting together on power lines. These birds happily hop and jump from one line to another without any indication of discomfort or electrocution. We are aware that if we were to touch or sit on power lines that we would be electrocuted by the current flowing through the line. We are taught to be careful with kites and when cutting down tree branches near power lines. How is it that these birds suffer no ill effects from their time on the power lines? Why don’t birds get electrocuted? Read this article to find out.
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Why Don’t Birds Get Electrocuted On Power Lines
November 25th, 2011 at 12:27pm
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Fish are a group of animals that are aquatic and have gills to breath oxygen from the water. They come in many different shapes, sizes and varieties and can be found in both fresh and salt water. Fish are cold-blooded and have no digits. Most fish use large fins and a specially shaped tail to navigate through the water. There are approximately 32,000 species of fish around the world.
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Why are Fish Slimy
November 21st, 2011 at 12:45am
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Polar bears are found in some of the coldest regions on the planet. Their distribution extends throughout the Arctic Circle where they commonly encounter temperatures below -30 °C (-22 °F) during the winter months. Fortunately, polar bears are able to survive in this environment thanks to some unique characteristics. Let’s take a look at how a polar bear stays warm when the temperature drops below freezing.
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How Do Polar Bears Stay Warm
November 17th, 2011 at 01:03am
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Chimpanzees are an extremely intelligent animal and member of the great ape family, along with gorillas and orangutans. There are two separate species of chimpanzees that are both found in Africa. The Common Chimpanzee is found in West and Central Africa and the Bonobo is found only in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population of chimpanzees has declined significantly and both species are now listed as endangered animals. Let’s take a look at why the existence of this magnificent animal is under threat.
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Why Are Chimpanzees Endangered
November 16th, 2011 at 12:56pm
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Chicken eggs are a popular food throughout much of the world. They are a good source of protein and supply all the essential amino acids. They also contain many important vitamins and minerals. One thing that most people notice about chicken eggs is that they are not always the same color. Let’s take a look at the reason that chicken eggs are different colors.
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Why Are Chicken Eggs Different Colors
November 15th, 2011 at 12:13am
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Snakes are legless reptiles that are found throughout most of the world. There are approximately 2,900 species of snakes and although only 600 of these are venomous they continue to have a reputation of being dangerous. This is due to the fact that some snakes have been known to cause death to humans. They are also well known for their scaly skin that looks slimy, but feels a bit like leather. Unlike many other animals that shed skin cells and hair, snakes shed all of their skin in one long piece. Let’s take a look at why they do this.
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Why Do Snakes Shed Their Skins
November 2nd, 2011 at 11:23am
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Gorillas are the largest species of the primate family that are found in the forests of central and western Africa. There are two species of gorillas and they are related to chimpanzees and orangutans. Both of these species are listed as endangered and the western gorilla is listed as critically endangered. Let’s take a look at why the population of these magnificent animals has declined over the last few hundred years.
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Why are Gorillas an Endangered Species
November 1st, 2011 at 12:55pm
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There are many human foods that are not suitable for pets. One of the best known of these is chocolate, which you may have heard is dangerous for dogs to eat. If you have ever wondered why people say this, keep reading to find out.
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Why Is Chocolate Bad For Dogs
October 29th, 2011 at 12:19am
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Jaguars are the third largest of the “big 4″ wild cats. They are a fierce stalk-and-ambush predator and are at the very top of the food chain. They have one of the most powerful bites of any predator and can even bite through the protective shells of reptiles, such as turtles. The jaguar is considered to be a near threatened species because the number of animals is in decline. The distribution of the jaguar has been reduced by about 40% from their historical range. Let’s take a look at where the jaguar lives today.
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Where Do Jaguars Live
October 7th, 2011 at 12:10pm
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Tigers are the largest of the four “big cats” which also includes the lion, jaguar, and leopard. They are a predator at the top of the food chain (called an apex predator) and feed on medium to large animals. They can be found in the eastern and southern parts of Asia, although their range has decreased significantly over the last few centuries. They are now listed as an endangered species. Let’s take a look at why this decline has happened.
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Why are Tigers an Endangered Species
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