Ahuizotl (ah-oo-zaht-l)

Ahuizotl

Ahuizotl (Ah-oo-zaht-l) were amphibious wolves with tails ending in a hand like a claw. With their webbed feet, they could swim through freshwater and were typically found around marshes, ponds, rivers, and lakes. The claw at the end of their tail functioned almost like a real hand. It could pick up objects and hurl them great distances. The unique tail was one of the reasons why ahuizotl blood was so sought after by chupacabras who sought to add the appendage to their anatomy. 

With males averaging 43-45 kg (95-99 lbs.) and females standing regularly at 36-38.5 kg (79-85 lbs.), these animals were lethal killing machines. The claw alone was strong enough to plunge into a man’s chest and pluck out their heart. Thankfully, ahuizotls only attacked when threatened. They were an extremely private species. Not much was known about their way of life. Reports that they were smart enough to use simple tools were widely discredited, but the rumor still persisted in the zoological community.