Not only does it have a unique appearance, other characteristics of this animal can surprise many people.
Unique appearance
Axolotl (Mexican salamander) or "6-horned dinosaur" has the scientific name Ambystoma mexicanum. They are amphibians originating from Mexico, often found in the two lakes Xochimilco and Chalco of Mexico City.
Axolotls are carnivores. Their diet consists of crustaceans, worms, small fish, and insects. To find food, Axolotls will locate it by smell, then suck the food into their stomachs using vacuum force.
Axolotl is also known as "six-horned dinosaur". Photo Internet.
This animal has a strange shape with 6 gills, 4 legs and many outstanding colors such as: yellow, orange, red,... The face of the Axolotl is quite small, has ruffled gills, reminiscent of a frog.
The appearance of the Axolotl attracts attention. Photo from the internet.
It is also because of this unique appearance that many people love and seek to buy them. This animal is even the inspiration for a similar character in the Pokemon series or the world- famous Minecraft game. Not only that, the Axolotl is also considered the national amphibian of Mexico and appears on the 50 peso bill issued in 2021.
Unique features
Axolotls are considered by scientists to be animals that never age. Unlike many other animals and salamanders, these "six-horned dinosaurs" do not undergo metamorphosis. Metamorphosis is the transition from juvenile to adult form.
Once they reach sexual maturity, the axolotl’s appearance remains unchanged. Many amphibians develop lungs and become terrestrial, but axolotls remain aquatic. This also means that their teeth never develop and they must rely on suction to consume their food.
Axolotl never ages. Photo internet.
The second characteristic of this amphibian is its ability to regenerate body parts such as: tail, limbs, jaws, spinal cord, ovaries, skin, heart, etc. Simply put, if an Axolotl loses a limb, it can regenerate itself, perfectly restoring the appendage to the correct size and direction. This process can take place throughout their life.
To attract a mate, the Axolotl will perform a number of movements, scientifically known as the ''hula'' dance. At this time, the male will shake his tail and lower body to attract the female to come closer. The mating time of this animal usually falls around January - February every year.
This amphibian enjoys dancing to attract mates. Photo from the internet.
With its outstanding and "unique" characteristics, the Axolotl has attracted a lot of attention from people around the world. Even the trend of raising Axolotls as pets has "caused a fever" in countries in the Americas.
In recent years, habitat destruction and the introduction of invasive fish have led to a significant decline in axolotl populations, bringing them close to extinction. This has left the axolotl critically endangered in the wild. They are now found mainly in captive ponds.
Axolotl is in danger of extinction. Photo internet.
In 2009, scientists estimated that their population had declined by 90%. In 2015, the Axolotl was declared extinct in the wild, but was found a week later. As of 2022, the Axolotl population is estimated to be between 700 and 1,200 individuals in the wild.
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