If you haven't heard of an Axolotl (pronounced Ax-oh-lot-ul) then don't worry - as you will learn all about them here!
Axolotls are mysterious and quirky animals with some very interesting features that not a lot of people know about.
1) Axolotls can regenerate their limbs
Because they are salamanders, axolotls are able to regenerate all their limbs - even their heart and brain!
2) Axolotls are carnivores
They tend to eat worms and small fish!
3) Axolotl mean 'water dog'
"Atl" being water and "Xolotl" for dog
4) Axolotls can be multiple colours!
Though they are often shown as a white ish colour, axolotls in the wild rarely are - they are more often a dark greenish or black colour.
5) The strange looking antlers coming from its head are its gills!
Although they can also breathe through their lungs above water too!
6) Axolotls are about 9 inches in length!
Or about 24cm
7) They are increasingly becoming popular as a pet
Many people like to keep them in home aquariums
8) They are critically endangered
Due to various threats such as pollution.
9) They are only found in Mexico
And only in one lake - Xochimilco
10) They don't have teeth!
So they rely on suction to eat their food
Thank you for reading! If you love Axolotls, check out my Pinterest board here or check out my Etsy shop for some new axolotl products!
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