Did You Know?

  • Axolotls are aquatic salamanders that are found in the wild in only one place, Lake Xochimilco in Mexico City.
  • On top of being able to regenerate limbs, the animal can also rebuild their jaws, spines, and even brains without any scarring.
  • Axolotls have both gills and lungs, giving them the ability to breathe both underwater and directly from the air