Zoology - May 2007

Today I found my dog cornering a baby rabbit, which was alive but not moving. I picked it up and it started shrieking, and seemed unhurt, so I put it in the warren entrance, thinking it was in shock.

Later today we went past again, and there was what seemed to be the same baby shivering at my dogs feet again. This time, I noticed its eyes were closed, and there were lots of flies around that had laid eggs in its fur and ears. I realised it had myxomatosis and put it on the ground at the same time as my other dog found and quickly gulped down (he's big) another baby.

What I want to know is how quickly does myxie take hold? I saw healthy adults there only yesterday and if it was the same baby it went downhill in hours.

Also, if my dogs find other babies, what should I do? Let my big dog eat them (he takes them whole, chews/bites a bit, then swallows)? Kill them another way? Leave them be?

Also, how do the flies know its going to die and come in so quick?

2007-05-22 06:57:46 · 3 answers · asked by Stardust 4

Hey every one, I have a wild squirrel in my back yard that I have been feeding Peanuts for a while. We decided to name her Peanut, and yes she is a she, she has the little squirrel nipples that indicate her femality.

Are there any other foods that would help a squirrel? Or anything that would be hazardous to her health?

She is so cute and is getting used to me and my brother, she even trusts us enough to lay down with her stomach to our porch and nibble peanuts.

Also, is there any way to tell if a female squirrel is pregnant?

2007-05-22 06:00:39 · 6 answers · asked by hekinsieden 3

If they do, post a website with proof.

2007-05-22 05:08:17 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

What effects, positive or negative, do birds have on the planet? How are they useful? Do they spread diseases? etc...

2007-05-22 04:57:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-22 04:33:32 · 7 answers · asked by Jessy 1

Catbirds are always chasing crows, The crow is like 5 times larger.

2007-05-22 04:06:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi... What is the term used to describe the movement involving the seperation of segments becoming shorter and fatter in earthworms? (Phylum: Annelida)

2007-05-22 04:06:38 · 4 answers · asked by godrics 2

I live in Columbus, Ohio. My aunt told me that she spotted a wolf in the parking lot of Walmart one night. I told her that it was probably a coyote as several coyotes are known to roam these parts. However, I hadn't ever heard anything of a wolf.

2007-05-22 04:04:48 · 13 answers · asked by JS 1

2007-05-22 03:37:53 · 3 answers · asked by tfuzzy427 3

would like to learn about rare animals, and i have always wanted to protect and to experience in living with them

2007-05-22 03:22:11 · 6 answers · asked by V 1

2007-05-22 03:14:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

some people own tigers,lions,leopards,black leapords,cougars,bob cats,links,but i never heard of people who have a wolf,fox,hyena,african wild dog,as a pet and they are all wild animals.

2007-05-22 03:07:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did they use other birds, perhaps? Maybe eagles? Were such birds ever used against men?

2007-05-22 03:02:36 · 4 answers · asked by Matvey 2

A co worker and I found some duck eggs outside our job. It appears that the mother is not around, and some of her eggs have been attacked (possibly a raccoon or squirrel). Could the eggs have survived overnight without their mother?The eggs are currently in a shaded area.Should I move them in the sun?

2007-05-22 02:59:24 · 6 answers · asked by Yvette W 1

i really want one ahahaaa

2007-05-22 02:46:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-22 01:35:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i nid it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-05-22 01:00:09 · 3 answers · asked by florachan95 1

2007-05-21 18:51:33 · 6 answers · asked by Sarpar 1

2007-05-21 18:04:54 · 8 answers · asked by charliemac11 1

2007-05-21 17:57:09 · 1 answers · asked by ccy 1

2007-05-21 16:21:20 · 5 answers · asked by Macaroni 1

Cicadas are comming tommorrow!! I SCARED I HATE BUGS!!

2007-05-21 15:18:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are birds (black color) that carry bird poop in their mouth and swoop down really low (less than 2 feet from ground) over the tennis courts I go to and drop it onto the courts! I've witnessed this many times, and there is lots of poop on the courts. Can someone explain this?

2007-05-21 13:52:47 · 5 answers · asked by Kristin 2

2007-05-21 13:16:55 · 3 answers · asked by Olivia P 1

I saw the video where the anaconda regurgitates the baby hippo. Evidently it is possible that an anaconda can swallow a hippo, but what I want to know is how an African animal crossed paths with an animal from South America. (Please answer only if you really know)

2007-05-21 12:50:53 · 3 answers · asked by Joaquin 1

This is presumably a matchup between the two toughest land animals. Other worthy animal entries can always be debated, but let's just go with these two.

In this imaginary fight,
1. Both species are represented by the largest example of the animal previously documented.
2.Terrain is not a factor.
3. It is a fight to the death.
4. Both animals have not fed in days.

I'm pretty confident in my choice, but I want to hear other cases first. Scientific data would be greatly appreciated, like 'Tale of the Tape'-like figures on who's got the edge in size/strength/aggressiveness, etc.

Note: I do not advocate harming animals in reality, and I would not approve of actually setting this up. It's just an interesting conversation.

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!

2007-05-21 09:54:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-21 09:35:11 · 3 answers · asked by mary 1

2007-05-21 09:06:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found this weird looking spider today that I have never seen or heard of before, I'm no spider expert or anything like it so I'm wondering if anyone out there has seen this kind of spider before? It looked very much like a grasshopper (body structure) except it was black and gray and had 6 legs (like spiders) it had 2 antennas that were red near his head then black and yellow.

2007-05-21 08:45:46 · 3 answers · asked by Scann Mann 2

2007-05-21 07:35:59 · 10 answers · asked by jonesclaims 1