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Carbofuran
Carbofuran is one of the most toxic carbamate pesticides. It is marketed under the trade names Furadan, by FMC Corporation and Curater, among several others. It is used to control insects in a wide ... > more -
Leopard gecko
Eublepharis macularius, commonly known as the Leopard Gecko, is a nocturnal ground dwelling gecko commonly found in the desert areas. In its natural environment, the leopard gecko lives under rocks ... > more -
Giant Otter
The giant otter is the largest of the world's otters. It is native to South America but is endangered and is also very rare in captivity. The Giant Otter can reach up to 6 ft (1.8 m) in length, and ... > more -
West Nile virus
West Nile virus is a virus of the family Flaviviridae, found in both tropical and temperate regions. It mainly infects birds, but is known to infect humans, horses, cats, bats, chipmunks, skunks, ... > more -
African Wild Dog
The African Hunting Dog, also called African Wild Dog, is a mammal of the Canidae family, and thus related to the domestic dog. It is the only species in its genus, Lycaon. They are, as their name ... > more -
Companion dog
Companion dog usually describes a dog that does not work, providing only companionship as a pet, rather than usefulness by doing specific tasks. Many of the toy dog breeds are used only for the ... > more
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