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cute dog on a garlic illustration background; can dogs eat garlic Credit: Winslow Productions / esseffe / Getty In this case, pups are like vampires. Dogs can not eat garlic, so you’ll want to be careful whenever you’re whipping up a scrumptious meal in the kitchen. Garlic (and ogres) are like onions—another vegetable we shouldn’t feed our beloved puppies. In fact, they’re in the same family of vegetables. But there’s one big difference: Garlic is three to five times as toxic as onions....

Christmas, widely accepted as the birthday of the Lord Jesus, is celebrated on December 25 every year.Due to the cultural differences across countries around the world, the festival is celebrated by adhering to different customs and traditions due to the cultural differences across countries around the world. One such interesting Christmas celebration happens in Brazil.Christmas, in general, is synonymous with the Christmas tree, the big star, decorations, Santa Claus, gifts, nativity scene, baby Jesus, midnight mass, songs, carols, food, desserts, and more....

We all know what happens when someone goes to the shelter “just to look,” and Kristie’s chance encounter with Edison was no exception! She and Edison made an immediate connection, and she knew instantly that his chill disposition and readiness to snuggle made them the perfect match. This Chinese crested/Yorkie mix pup loves adventure as much as Kristie does. Together, they’ve taken to road trip life, exploring the western U.S. on their beautiful remodeled Greyhound bus (which even features an 11-foot kitchen counter and a farmhouse sink)....

Empanadas are made with a wide variety of doughs, stuffing, and cooking methods throughout Latin America.Despite this, the majority of varieties have their origins in Galicia, Spain. During the Moorish conquests of Medieval Iberia, they made their initial appearance.An empanada is mentioned by name in a Catalan cookbook from 1520 that describes regional Catalan, Italian, French, and Arabian cuisine. Bakers would make the savory pastries in round pies or rectangular plates at the time....

Have you ever heard of any bird that makes the sound of a dog? That’s right! The Barking Owl (Ninox connivens) from the Australian continental region makes the sound of a dog. Barking Owls are carnivorous nocturnal birds that prey on other small creatures. Be it a fast rabbit or a swift squirrel, nothing escapes its deadly claws. They are covered in gray-brown feathers with white spots on them. These spots together form stripes on the owl’s chest....

What type of animal is a Black Caiman? A Black Caiman is a type of caiman crocodilus. It is a crocodile species, which has distinct dark-colored skin. Fun Black Caiman Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Buffaloes, monkeys, piranhas, sloths, deer What do they eat? Carnivore Average litter size? 65 How much do they weigh? 661-882 lb How long are they? 79-57 in How tall are they? N/A...

What type of animal is a black kite? The black kite is a medium-sized bird of prey of the order Accipitriformes and Phylum Chordata. Fun Black Kite Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Eggs, birds, eggs, carrion, fish, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and insects. What do they eat? Carnivore Average litter size? 2-3 eggs How much do they weigh? 1.3-2 lb (630-940 g) How long are they? 21.6-23.6 in (55-60 cm)...

Brussels griffons are small sturdy terrier-like dogs that originated in Brussels, Belgium. In Europe, this dog breed is called griffon Bruxellois. The Brussels griffon dog breed was used in farms for their hunting skills to kill rats and mice in stables.Brussels griffon dog breeds come in two varieties, rough-coated and smooth-coated. This breed was created by cross-breeding several dog breeds including toy spaniels, pug, and the Affenpinscher also known as the monkey dogs....

A Chinese hamster’s body has a similar size and looks to that of a mouse. Their scientific name is Cricetus griseus. They share a resemblance to the extent that these hamsters are sometimes called rat hamsters. These small rodents would make adorable pets as they generally require minimal care. These Chinese hamsters are considered to be very intelligent as they don’t take that much time to recognize their owners. Having a scent gland sets them apart from other hamsters as they use it to navigate their ways....

With a sleek body, the Chinese sparrowhawk accipiter soloensis is one of the most elegant hawks in China. With their piercing yellow eyes and sharp talons they are fierce predators known to hunt small birds such as pigeons and wrens among others. Though these beautiful bird species look harmless with its long tail feathers, it can take down prey up to half its size! The coloration pattern on this hunting hawk’s breast resembles that found in bald eagles which may help them disguise themselves from possible threats....

The common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina, is known to belong to the freshwater turtle category. These turtles favor water more than land and can stay underwater for around 50 minutes in a go. These turtles are curious and want to know more about strange creatures in their surroundings. Due to this nature, they are also considered sharp species. The male population might end up getting aggressive and territorial. One can distinguish this species from other turtles with the help of their dark and smaller shells as well as their long tails....

Eucoelophysis is known from the complete research of bones gathered from the Chinle Formation. It is named based on its similarities with the coelophysid dinosaurs. They are named Eucoelophysis which in literal terms means ’true hollow form’. It was considered to be similar to the coleophysids for a long time in history until Nesbitt suggested another explanation after his research. It was suggested that Eucoelophysis was actually not a true dinosaur and these early dinosaurs were basal dinosauriforms of the Silesauridae family and a close relative of Silesaurus....

Giant salamanders are massive amphibians that belong to the family Cryptobranchidae, which has the largest surviving amphibian species among its members. The largest of all giant salamander species is the South China giant salamander (Andrias sligoi), which is a member of the Andrias genus and is indigenous to eastern Asia. This particular giant salamander (Andrias sligoi) can grow to be as long as 5.9 ft (1.8 m). Another species of Andrias is the Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus) that can grow up to a fascinating length of 4....

What type of animal is a Goliath birdeater? The goliath birdeater is a spider species known to be the world’s largest spider by mass and size. These exotic pets are not bred but are imported for the pet market worldwide. Fun Goliath Birdeater Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Large arthropods, rodents, worms, lizards What do they eat? Omnivorous Average litter size? 100 - 200 eggs How much do they weigh?...

Even though they look like parrots, these birds are rosellas! The green rosella (Platycercus caledonicus) is the largest rosella in the world and is characterized by features such as a green and black body, yellow head, long tail, yellow breast, and blue cheeks. These medium sized birds of the genus Platycercus are very fond of seeds and fruits which are their choice of food whether in the wild or in captivity....

Northern shrikes are predatory small birds found in the Northern Hemisphere. They are commonly found in regions of North America such as Alaska, Washington, and Canada. They fly to the south of the United States during migration season. Besides the northern regions of America, this bird is also found in some parts of Asia and Europe. Their hooked bills help them to tear the hunted animals’ flesh, and they store this to be consumed later....

The literal translation of the word dinosaur means ’terrible lizards’, but we promise this article will be fun! This article is about a special dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period and it will tell you everything you need to know about it, including its history, details about its classification, habitat, when and where its fossils (teeth) were discovered, and its behavior!Richardoestesia is a genus of Theropod dinosaurs, originally native to North America....

Sinotyrannus is one of the largest known theropod from the Jiufotang formation, the biggest basal tyrannosauroids. Sinotyrannus is also known as the Chinese tyrant. This dinosaur is known from a single fossil specimen. Sinotyrannus was seen in the Aptian age of the Cretaceous. They belong to a genus of the biggest basal proceratosaurid dinosaur and are known to be a close relative of the primitive Tyrannosaurus. It is much larger than contemporary tyrannosauroids, although tyrannosauroids are not much older than the Sinotyrannus....

Tarascosaurus is a group of theropod dinosaurs whose bones were uncovered from the regions of southern Europe.Eric Buffetaut and Jean Le Loeuff named them Tarascosaurus salluvicus in 1991. This species dated back to the late Cretaceous period, which was as many as 145 million years ago. Studies indicate that they had very strong legs and followed a carnivorous diet. Based on the fossil remains, the body size of Tarascosaurus is estimated to be 102-118 in (2....

The Triceratops is one of the most well-known dinosaur species out there and has been a part of the study of dinosaurs for several years since it was first discovered in 1887. These dinosaurs are known for their heavy body and large frill that served the purpose of defense against larger predators and as a mode to attract potential mates by males.The Triceratops is easily recognized because of its large neck frill and its heavy head that in some cases, was almost one-third of the size of its entire body....