Irish Wolfhounds may have been used in arena fighting in the Roman Empire and were said to have been able to take out lions, wolves, wild boar, and armored cavalry! An Irish Wolfhound can reach seven feet in height standing on its hind legs and can weigh as much as 180 pounds, about the size of a small pony! The Irish Wolfhound may have contributed to the extinction of the wolf and wild boar in Ireland. At one time, only royalty were allowed to own Irish Wolfhounds.
Related pages:
Irish Wolfhound Rescue
Italy Animal Rescue
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Italy is Iocated in Europe and spans across approximateIy 116,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Italy include the Mediterranean Monk Seal, Fin Whale, and Northern Right Whale. The capital of Italy is Rome. The population of Italy is about 58 million.
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