10 Interesting Facts about Axolotls, Amphibian Animals Often Called Walking Fish

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"10 Interesting Facts about Axolotls, Amphibian Animals Nicknamed Walking Fish"

"1. Axolotl Looks Like a Baby Throughout Its Life"

One of the striking things about its physical appearance is how it retains its larval characteristics, even after reaching adulthood. The axolotl belongs to a class of creatures called "neotenic." Such creatures achieve sexual maturity without shedding their larval traits.

"Therefore, they maintain their feathered external gills and also remain in the water throughout their lives even though they are amphibians."

"2. The axolotl is a carnivore and top predator in its natural habitat."

"Axolotl are small in size and have baby-like faces, but that doesn't mean they are docile. In their natural habitat, axolotls are apex predators that prey on other creatures such as small fish, worms, and insects."

"They have a good sense of smell that helps them find their prey, and they suck their prey when they find it. They do not bite or chew because their teeth are very small and still remain."

<b>3. Axolotl Hanya Memiliki Satu Habitat Asli</b><br>

"3. Axolotl Only Has One Native Habitat"

"Axolotls can be found in laboratories and aquariums around the world, but they only have one remaining native habitat, which is Lake Xochimilco in Mexico."

"In the past, axolotls originated from several lakes in Mexico. They particularly lived and thrived in Lake Chalco and Lake Xochimilco, which are located in the Valley of Mexico."

"4. Axolotl Threatened with Extinction in Its Natural Habitat"

There are several axolotls that are currently in captivity, but in their natural habitat, the population of the species is declining at a concerning rate. According to the assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2019, only about 50 to 1000 axolotls can be found in the wild.

"5. People Can Eat Axolotl"

The original inhabitants of Xochimilco used to eat axolotl before they became an endangered species. This unique creature is edible, and some restaurants around the world may still serve it to this day. One of them is in Osaka, Japan. According to those who have eaten it, it tastes crunchy and like white fish meat.

"6. Axolotl Can Lay Up to One Thousand"

"Axolotl usually breed once a year, while in the wild it typically occurs in February. Female axolotls can lay up to a thousand eggs, although the average is usually around 300 eggs."

The female axolotl lays eggs one by one and attaches them to the substrate, rocks, or plants to protect them from predators. The eggs usually take about 10 days to hatch.

<b>7. Axolotl Berpotensi Membantu Manusia Menyembuhkan Beberapa Penyakit</b>

"7. Axolotl Has the Potential to Help Humans Cure Several Diseases"

"Axolotl is the most scientifically studied salamander in the world due to its regenerative abilities, which may hold the key to healing many medical challenges. As a species, they are also several times more resistant to cancer compared to mammals."

<b>8. Axolotl Mendapatkan Namanya Dari Mitologi Aztec</b><br>

"8. The Axolotl Gets Its Name From Aztec Mythology"

The ancient Aztec tribe believed that the axolotl was a manifestation of the god Xolotl, who brought souls to the underworld. According to the myth, the dog-headed Xolotl transformed into an axolotl to avoid being discarded and killed. They also named the amphibian after the god.

"9. Axolotl Can Be Kept as a Pet"

"Axolotl can and is being kept as a pet by many individuals. Some companies breed them and sell them as pets. If you want to keep an Axolotl, keep it in a large aquarium and feed them things like worms and snails."

"10. Axolotl Can Regrow Almost Any Part of Its Body"

"Generally, amphibians can regenerate certain body parts, such as limbs and tails. However, in the case of axolotls, this ability is greater."

"This creature has an extraordinary ability to regenerate most of its body parts, including its brain. The uniqueness of its regeneration involves the jaw, lung tissue, spinal cord, ovaries, skin, and even parts of its heart."

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