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Mexican axolotl
Mexican walking fish? Did you know?
Some people call me the Mexican walking fish, Since they have the ability to
and some others mistake me for a lizard because regenerate lost body parts,
of my flattened body, tiny limbs, and tail. I am axolotls are probably one of
neither a fish nor a lizard, but a salamander. I the most scientifically studied
am an amphibion, which means, I can live both salamanders in the world.
under water and on land. However, I prefer to
live under water.
Mr Unique!
Young axolotl feed on algae. Unlike other salamanders, in Aonducrltuastxaocleoatnl fse.ed
my family, the adults look the
same as the babies. Scientists
call that neoteny. I’m special
for another reason; if my tail
or limb is cut off or damaged,
it can grow back very quickly.
Because of this, medicines can
be made from some parts of
my body. As an adult, I eat
water insects and their babies,
worms, crustaceans, and some
fish, but when I was a baby,
I ate algae.
My small home, becoming smaller!
My family is dying because Mexican people
eat me as a delicacy. In addition, my home,
which is only around Mexico City, is becoming
smaller as the city grows bigger. My home is
also losing water, and there are new big fish
and bacteria in our water, which either eat
me or make me ill.
14–15 Axolotl are considered a delicacy in Mexico!
Mexican walking fish? Did you know?
Some people call me the Mexican walking fish, Since they have the ability to
and some others mistake me for a lizard because regenerate lost body parts,
of my flattened body, tiny limbs, and tail. I am axolotls are probably one of
neither a fish nor a lizard, but a salamander. I the most scientifically studied
am an amphibion, which means, I can live both salamanders in the world.
under water and on land. However, I prefer to
live under water.
Mr Unique!
Young axolotl feed on algae. Unlike other salamanders, in Aonducrltuastxaocleoatnl fse.ed
my family, the adults look the
same as the babies. Scientists
call that neoteny. I’m special
for another reason; if my tail
or limb is cut off or damaged,
it can grow back very quickly.
Because of this, medicines can
be made from some parts of
my body. As an adult, I eat
water insects and their babies,
worms, crustaceans, and some
fish, but when I was a baby,
I ate algae.
My small home, becoming smaller!
My family is dying because Mexican people
eat me as a delicacy. In addition, my home,
which is only around Mexico City, is becoming
smaller as the city grows bigger. My home is
also losing water, and there are new big fish
and bacteria in our water, which either eat
me or make me ill.
14–15 Axolotl are considered a delicacy in Mexico!
