The axolotl is a kind of salamander found only in Mexico City, Mexico. The name comes from the Aztec god Xolotl, who transformed into a salamander and was sentenced to live in darkness forever as a water monster

The axolotl is a kind of salamander found only in Mexico City, Mexico. The name comes from the Aztec god Xolotl, who transformed into a salamander and was sentenced to live in darkness forever as a water monster. The word axolotl means “water monster” in the Aztec language. Other names for the axolotl are the Mexican salamander and the Mexican walking fish. The axolotl is a critically endangered animal in the wild, but it is easily bred in captivity. This, in addition to its unique appearance, makes the axolotl a popular pet.

1. Axolotl

2. Axolotl I choose Axolotl because of its unique appearance, many people are still amazed when they first see this animal that has a facial part that resembles the animated dragon character in the film "how to train your dragon" named Toothless, which is very popular with children.

3. The axolotl is a kind of salamander found only in Mexico City, Mexico. The name comes from the Aztec god Xolotl , who transformed into a salamander and was sentenced to live in darkness forever as a water monster. The word axolotl means “water monster” in the Aztec language. Other names for the axolotl are the Mexican salamander and the Mexican walking fish. The axolotl is a critically endangered animal in the wild, but it is easily bred in captivity. This, in addition to its unique appearance, makes the axolotl a popular pet. What is an axolotl?

4. Introduction Axolotl Type and color

5. Habitat Axolotls originally lived in a series of lakes and wetlands throughout central Mexico. Now they are found only in Lake Xochimilco within Mexico City. Its population has declined greatly due to different factors . The axolotls’ habitat has been shrinking due to Mexico City’s continued development.

6. Danger of extinction causes Habitat degradation Water pollution is a threat. Poor waste regulations mean trash, plastics, heavy metals, and high levels of ammonia from waste-treatment plants clog the canals where the axolotls live. Predatory species The biggest problem has been invasive fish species. These fish are not native to the ecosystem and compete with the axolotls for food. The invasive fish also eat axolotls. Pet trade exploitation There are millions of axolotls around the world. Sadly, most of them live in pet shops and home aquariums since these endearing have become popular pets . In the wild, however, axolotl numbers are very low

7. What Axolotls Eat ? In the wild, axolotls eat almost anything they can catch with their vestigial teeth, including mollusks, worms, fish, and even insects on the water's surface . In captivity, they eat similar things: trout and salmon pellets, frozen or live bloodworms, earthworms, waxworms, and feeder fish.

8. How Can I Tell If My Axolotl Is A Boy or A Girl? The main indicator that can decisively indicate male or female will be either the presence or absence of an enlarged cloaca (the region right below the base of the tail). A male cloaca will bulge from the sides of its body.

9. Reproduction In their natural habitat, axolotls reproduce in the spring. The female lays between 80 and 800 eggs on the leaves of underwater plants. They hatch after 15-20 days. Senses and Abilities They Can Grow Back Limbs and Organs We know that crabs can regrow body parts. But the axolotl can regrow more than just limbs. It can completely regrow whole and functional organs and even parts of its brain. How does it do this? Scientists would love to know, and are busy trying to find out.

10. Axolotl As a Pet The minimum recommended size aquarium for an axolotl is at least 60cm x 30cm wide. Ideally, an aquarium larger than this would be better suited long term, especially if keeping multiple axolotls together. In the wild, axolotls are solitary animals, and so are happy being kept on their own . Axolotls require cool, clean water. It’s very important that the water doesn’t get too hot. It should be between 53.6 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit (12 and 22 degrees Celsius). The water quality must also be monitored I have one axolotl at home kept by my father. He frequently checks the water temperature and feeds the axolotls with earthworms every day.

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