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Question about large animals of the Amazon

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I believe that one of the factors behind the size of an animal is oxygen availability, which is to say atmospheric pressure. And as such, I would like for there to be large versions of animals there. All I can think of is the largest spider (goliath birdeater), largest eagle (harpy eagle), and largest rodent (capybara).

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Eulipotyphla and rodents

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how similar they taxonomically? submitted by /u/Affectionate-Fox9289 [link] [comments]

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LA Times "Rodent of the Week" Simply PR for Animal Research

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Rodent of the Week" supposedly highlights the "good things" that come out of animal research. But even this peppy little piece discusses the weaknesses of animal research. Tags: Los Angeles animal research. Here's a weird little piece I came across. Clearly, a PR instrument. So why not just end it?

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Does this mean I have a rodent infestation?

Reddit Animals

It’s a dead mouse, unsure what kind. Just dead gracefully infront of my bench. No idea if this thing died from natural causes or if one of my friends did it as a joke. It was there a day before but I just ignored it submitted by /u/anikaau [link] [comments]

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“Hawk” vs. Hawk

10,000 Birds

It takes a lot of nerve—or something that can’t be printed here—to name your rat poison after the animals that so effectively and efficiently control rodents but that are also being poisoned—as “non target” animals—by your product. I’ll leave today’s blog in her capable hands.

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Does anyone know what animal is causing these holes in cherry pits ?

Reddit Animals

Wondering if it’s rodents, birds, ants ??? For context, my neighbour has a cherry tree basically right next to us. Lately I’ve been finding these pit remains on my porch stashed away between the stones and I’ve noticed little holes in the pits! Any help is greatly appreciated !

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a small pet for someone who has to move back and fourth between houses every week?

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I have school so I'm usually gone for like 6 or 7 hours of the day. so my question is. submitted by /u/TheWideSeal [link] [comments]

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