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Social Organization In Insects | Zoology for IAS, IFoS and other competitive exams

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In insects social life has evolved only in two orders, namely, Isoptera (termites) and Hymenoptera (bees, wasps and ants) which make a nest and live in colonies of thousands of individuals that practice division of labor and social interaction.

SOCIAL LIFE IN TERMITES

Termites were the first animals which started living in colonies and developed a well organized social system about 300 million years ago, much earlier than honey bees, ants and human beings. Although termites do not exceed 3-4 mm in size, their queen is a 4 inch long giant that lies in the royal chamber motionless, since its

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How to Prepare Your Dog and Home for a Pet Sitter

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young female pet sitter hugging dogs how to prepare for pet sitter — (Photo credit: svetikd / Getty Images)

Pet sitters can be lifesavers when you have to leave home and can’t take your dog with you. But it can also be nerve-wracking to leave your fur baby in the hands of someone else, even if they are an experienced professional. To ensure a smooth experience for both your dog and the pet sitter, proper preparation is crucial. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll show you how to prepare your dog and home for a pet sitter, ensuring your pup receives the best care possible in your absence.

Clean and organize

Start by thoroughly

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New Fulton County animal shelter to open in fall, will house over 350 pets

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Hundreds of pets up for adoption will soon have a new, temporary, home in Fulton County.

As work continues on a brand new state-of-the-art animal services facility the county celebrated a “topping out” ceremony.

The signing of the last steel beam for Fulton County’s new $40 million, 50,000-square-foot facility included a paw print.

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“It was only built to house 80 dogs, and right now we have over 360,” said Heather Friedman, Lifeline Chief Marketing Officer.

The new facility can house that many and more. It will also include a

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How to Choose Pet Insurance

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Pet care can be expensive, especially for a surprise illness or injury. Consider that the cost of emergency surgery on a cat or dog ranges from $1,600 to $10,000. But you don’t have to stress—pet health insurance can help curb costs.

Choosing a pet insurer, however, can be tricky because they vary in policy pricing, coverage, and services offered. A company could be great for one pet owner but work out less well for another. To help you find the right fit for your furry friend, here’s how to choose the best pet insurance.

#1: Pick a Type of Pet

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Omega-3 Pet Supplement Recall Affects More Than 60 Different Brands Because of Possible Vitamin A Toxicity

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A Florida company is recalling omega-3 supplements for dogs and cats that were sold across the country under numerous brand names, saying the product could contain dangerous levels of vitamin A.

Stratford Care USA announced its voluntary recall Friday after receiving one “serious adverse event” report from a customer whose dog showed signs of vitamin A poisoning. The company didn’t disclose the dog’s condition but said in a news release that it was the “only adverse event to date” and none of its other

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Mayo Clinic to lead a new radiotracer trial for detecting pancreatic cancer

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Newswise — ROCHESTER, Minn. — In an academic-industrial collaboration, the Mayo Clinic is assessing in a clinical trial a new radiotracer in pancreatic cancer imaging.

As part of the investigation, the new agent, 68Ga-Fibroblast-Activation-Protein-Inhibitors (FAPI)-46 (⁶⁸Ga-FAPI-46), will be compared with 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), which is the current standard-of-care radiotracer, in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of pancreatic cancer.

“The research will focus on pancreatic cancer and evaluate whether this radiotracer does what it’s supposed to do, and whether it provides incremental information above and beyond the standard of care,” says Ajit Goenka, MD, principal investigator and a Mayo Clinic

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