Pets and Animals
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Nighttime Chirping: Why Do Birds Do It?
1Seeking matesMale birds vocalize at night to attract a partner. Male birds tend to use their loudes
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How to Take Care of Your Fish
Part 1Part 1 of 4:Learn About the Nitrogen CycleThe nitrogen cycle is how your aquarium stays clean.
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How to Create Lobster Farms
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Creating a Good Environment for Your Lobsters1Find a suitable location for your fa
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How to Catch Lightning Bugs
Part 1Part 1 of 2:Getting Ready1Use an old jar or clear container to house your bugs. Poke holes in
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How to Hang a Bat House
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Choosing the Right Location1Pick a spot within 1,500 feet (460 m) of a body of
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What to Give a Dog with Parvo (And How to Entice Them to Eat)
Section 1 of 3:Diet for Dogs with Parvo1Bland foods Bland foods are home-cooked foods that have litt
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How to Trap a Coyote
Part 1Part 1 of 4:Preparing to Trap the Coyote1Use the right trap. Coyotes are strong animals, so y
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How to Register a Dog Without Papers
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Registering a Dog in the American Kennel Club PAL Program1Confirm that your do
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How to Set Up a Freshwater Crayfish Farm
Part 1Part 1 of 4:Building the Pond1Dig out a rectangular pond. First, find ground where you'll have
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How to Buy a Fire Belly Newt
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Finding a Pet Shop1Visit a pet store. While there are specialty stores for amphibi
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How to Clean Dog Pee from a Mattress
1Remove any bedding from the mattress.Strip the bed right away and wash your bedding in hot water. T
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How to Feed a Land Snail
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Choosing Healthy Foods for Your Snail1Source a variety of fruit and vegetables
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How to Love Your Dog
Part 1Part 1 of 2:Fostering a Healthy Relationship With Your Dog1Know how to nurture your dog. Creat
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How to Pet a Cat
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Focusing on Areas with Scent Glands1Start with a soft chin-scratch. Use your finge
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How to Enter a Dog in an American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC) Show
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Registering for the Event1Find an event. ABKC shows are held all over the country.
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How to Trap a Backyard Bird
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Building a Wilderness Bird Trap1Use two sticks, a cord, a rock, and your pocke
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How to Take Care of a Praying Mantis
Part 1Part 1 of 4:Housing a Praying Mantis1Get a cage that's 3 times the length and twice the width
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How to Soothe Animals
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Working with a Stressed Animal1Remove what's causing the animal stress if poss
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How to Train Your Dog for a Dog Show
Part 1Part 1 of 2:Getting Ready to Train1Make sure your dog is eligible to participate. Before you i
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How to Brush Matted Fur
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Assessing the Mat1Try combing the mat first if you can work your fingers into