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The Songbird That Skewers Its Prey On Thorns
The shrike looks like a harmless little grey songbird, but its feet are too weak to hold prey.
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chocolate and dogs · dog chocolate poisoning · theobromine · pet safety · dog health · why dogs can't eat chocolate
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Chocolate contains theobromine, a chemical closely related to caffeine. You clear it fairly quickly, but a dog's body breaks it down much more slowly, so it keeps circulating and can make the heart race. Dark and baking chocolate are the most dangerous. Keep chocolate out of reach, and if your dog eats some, call your vet right away.
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The Parasite That Replaces A Fish's Tongue
The tongue-eating louse is a tiny ocean parasite that slips into a fish through its gills and clamps onto the tongue.
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Why Your Cat Ignores Your Cake
Cats can't taste sweetness.
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