Axolotl

The Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a fascinating freshwater amphibian native to the ancient lakes of Xochimilco near Mexico City. Often called the “Mexican Walking Fish”
(despite not being a fish), axolotls spend their entire lives underwater and retain their
feathery external gills into adulthood. Their unique appearance, gentle nature, and
incredible ability to regenerate body parts have made them one of the world's most
remarkable amphibians.

1.They can regenerate body parts.

Axolotls can regrow lost limbs, parts of their heart, spinal cord, tail, and even sections of their brain.

2. They never truly grow up

Unlike most amphibians, axolotls remain in their aquatic larval form for their entire lives, a condition known as neoteny.

3. They are critically endangered

In the wild, axolotls are found only in the canals of Xochimilco, where habitat loss and invasive species have caused their numbers to decline dramatically.

4. They come in many colours

While wild axolotls are typically dark brown or black, captive breeding has produced beautiful colour varieties including leucistic (pink), albino, golden, melanoid (black), and copper.

5. They have an amazing sense of smell

Although their eyesight is relatively poor, axolotls use their excellent sense of smell and water movement to locate food.