"A Predator That Regenerates, Smiles and Glows? That's Axolotl!" #axolotl #dbrainfuel #oceanlife
꒰(˶• ᴗ •˶)꒱ Fun Facts About the Axolotl:
🧠They Never Grow Up!
Axolotls exhibit neoteny, meaning they become adults and reproduce while still in their larval form. Unlike most amphibians, they don’t undergo metamorphosis naturally, keeping their gills and staying aquatic for life—unless exposed to special hormones or environmental stress.
🧠Regeneration Masters
Lost a leg? No problem. Axolotls can regrow limbs, spinal cords, hearts, and even parts of their brains—multiple times!
🧠Smiling Assassins
Their wide “smile” may look cute, but axolotls are carnivorous predators that suck in their food like a vacuum!
🧠They Breathe in 3 Ways
Axolotls absorb oxygen through gills, lungs, and even their skin—triple the efficiency!
🧠Wild but Almost Gone
Native to lakes near Mexico City, wild axolotls are critically endangered due to pollution and habitat loss. Most of the ones we see are in labs or tanks.
🧠They Can Glow
Some genetically modified axolotls are biofluorescent—yes, they glow under UV light thanks to jellyfish genes!
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