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Muddy
Muddy

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Muddy (F)

Muddy is very appropriately named. Her gorgeous red-brown coloration is unusual in our kennels and earns her a lot of attention. She also loves to dig in the gravel and dirt, as well as pockets (looking for treats!). For some reason she and her sister Chulitna are arch enemies and we cannot run them in the same team together. We hope that Muddy some day becomes a lead dog.

 

Born: 06/08/2003
Weight: 62 lbs
River Litter
This slump occurred as underlying permafrost melted  

Did You Know?
Warmer temperatures have led to dramatic thawing of permafrost. Thaw releases carbon, as once-frozen materials decompose, but allows increased plant growth. Researchers in Denali are studying whether thawing permafrost will increase or decrease world-wide carbon emissions.

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Last Updated: May 26, 2009 at 14:41 EST