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Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Afghanistan Group: Sighthound Height: 24-29 in. Weight: 50-60 lbs. Life span: 14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: older, gentle children Good with other pets: may chase smaller animals Dog of the Month for December Afghan Hound is the oldest sighthound known. Afghans are elegant looking but clown-like at play. […]
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Axolotls

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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, […]