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What two types of animals can vomit out their own stomachs?
Poison Dart Frogs and Sea Cucumbers
How far can a turkey vulture vomit?
Up to 10 feet away
Why do sharks vomit?
To get rid of things they cannot digest or lighten their body weight so they can eat more or swim faster.
Why do sea cucumbers vomit out body parts?
self-defense
What does the poison dart frog have to swallow after it vomits?
its stomach
What can baby turkey vultures do?
Baby turkey vultures can vomit on other animals.
What type of turds are a favorite of dogs?
Dogs like turds with undigested food in them.
What are two examples of animals that eat their mother’s poop?
Baby elephants and hippos are examples of animals who eat their mother’s poop.
What type of animals do dung beetles prefer the poop of?
Plant eaters
When do baby animals like elephants start eating poop?
They eat poop once they begin eating solid foods.
How can eating poop be dangerous?
Eating poop can lead to the spread of diseases and parasites.
What part of the poop do dung beetles eat?
Dung beetles eat the liquid part of the poop
What percent of blood is water?
80%
What is the only mammal whose diet is blood?
The vampire bat is the only mammal that drinks blood.
What vitamin is blood lacking (or without)?
vitamin B
What diseases do insect blood suckers cause?
yellow fever, malaria, dengue fever, and the bubonic plague
