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How Do Ducks Mate?
Courtship Rituals of Male and Female Ducks Ducks have complex courtship rituals that involve a variety of behaviors aimed at attracting and selecting a mate. In many species, males are the ones that initiate courtship and must work hard to win the attention of females. One common courtship behavior is head bobbing, where males rapidly move their heads up and…
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How Did Harambe Die?
The Incident at the Cincinnati Zoo On May 28, 2016, a 3-year-old boy fell into the gorilla exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo. The exhibit housed several gorillas, including Harambe, a 17-year-old western lowland gorilla weighing around 450 pounds. In a matter of seconds, Harambe grabbed the child and dragged him across the moat inside the exhibit. Zoo officials immediately called…
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How Tall is a Moose?
Moose Physical Characteristics: Height and Size Moose are known for their impressive size, with males (bulls) being significantly larger than females (cows). On average, bulls stand between 5.6 to 6.9 feet (1.7 to 2.1 meters) tall at the shoulder, while cows stand between 4.6 to 5.6 feet (1.4 to 1.7 meters) tall. Moose have a long, narrow snout, a dewlap…
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