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What do Anoles look like? The Giant Anole is 18 inches long. It has a small crest and is green with lite spots. Males have a dewlap. Giant Anoles can be aggressive and should be kept alone. Knight Noles are about 13-20 inches long and live about 15 years. They are native to Cuba, but […]
Polydactyl/Hemingway Cats
Polydactyl cats are also known as Hemingway cats, named after Ernest Hemingway, the Nobel prize-winning author. Hemingway was given a 6 toed cat by a ship’s captain and he had a special affection for these cats. His former home located in Key West, Florida is now a museum housing about 60 descendants of the original, […]