The word axolotl (pronounced ´axe-ah-lot-l´) is derived from a Nahuatl word (the language spoken by the Aztecs) that has been variously translated as ´servant of the water´, ´water-dog´ and ´water-doll´, among other things. These creatures are a species of salamander. Unlike the salamander, axolotls retain some larval characteristics throughout their entire lives, including the gills, […]
Lemurs are primates and are playful, cute and very intelligent. Their native habitat is the island of Madagascar. Lemurs have long, bushy tails which they use for balance and to communicate with each other. Their tails are ringed black and white. The body is gray, muzzles are black. They also have opposable thumbs and long […]
Contents 1 Appearance 2 What are Mice like as pets? 3 Cage and habitat 4 Feeding 5 External Websites 6 Mice species Appearance Mice vary in size a great deal, with Fancy mice usually falling between 16-18cm (6.3-7.1 inches) and show mice measuring up to 30cm (12 inches). Pet mice usually weigh between 25-50g but […]
