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A female stonecat may produce between 200 and 1,200 eggs per year. Stonecats exhibit parental care, with the male or both sexes guarding the clutch, until the young head to shallower, calmer streams and waters to mature. [4] [5] [8]
A cat's skin has the same color as the fur, but the color of the nose leather is probably dictated by a dedicated gene. Cats with white fur have skin susceptible to damage by ultraviolet light, which may cause cancer. Extra care is required when outside in the hot sun. [8]
A number of birds have spurs on their feet or legs, usually formed from the lower portion of the tarsometatarsus bone. Best known are the spurs on chicken, though most galliform birds bear spurs. The spurs are mostly found in males, and used in mating competition or territory defence. Some birds have spurs on the wings rather than the legs.
Cats can tolerate transplantation from unrelated cats, but must be supported with immunosuppressive drugs for the rest of their lives. When the transplanted kidney is implanted in the recipient the original kidneys are usually left in place. [1] There are currently ten centers in the world that offer kidney transplants for cats. Most are in the US.
Hessonite or "cinnamon stone" is a common variety of grossular with the general formula: Ca 3 Al 2 Si 3 O 12. The name comes from the Ancient Greek : ἣσσων (hēssōn), meaning inferior ; [ 5 ] an allusion to its lower hardness and lower density than most other garnet species varieties.
By adding an open floor plan, catwalks connecting every room and murals, the cat lover has created a sanctuary that now proudly houses 24 cats. His home is aptly called the "House of Nekko," which ...
Lentigo in cats is a common dermatological condition characterized by the presence of small, flat, brownish spots on the skin — particularly around the lips, nose, and eyelid margins.
Dietary selection, along with at-home-dental-hygiene care, allows cat owners to influence the oral status of their pets. [2] Feline dental health diets are pet foods designed to prevent oral diseases in cats. Many commercial and prescription pet food manufacturers offer dental specific diets aimed to improve the oral health of adult domestic cats.