Amphibians are vertebrates which need water, or at least moist environment to reproduce and survive. Most amphibians go through complex life cycle by spending time on both water and land. Amphibian Species include newts, salamanders, toads, frogs, and Axolotls.
So far, we know the axolotl as an adorable aquatic pet with a funny face and shape. The many color variants and long lifespan make the axolotl much sought after by enthusiasts. Because the population is getting smaller, there are only a few states that allow having axolotl as pets. …
Axolotls have many colors and morphs. There are three natural color pigment cells derived from genetics which are iridophores, xanthophores, and melanophores. If you are looking for shiny and iridescent axolotls, you need to look for axolotl iridophore cells. Still unfamiliar with it? Let’s get to know. What is an …
Axolotls are a species of salamander that can regenerate limbs, toes, jaws and spinal cords. Axolotls are neotenic salamanders, meaning they do not reach sexual maturity. Moreover, since axolotls don’t have lungs or gills like most amphibians, they rely on their skin for respiration. Talking of axolotls and their characteristics, …
Axolotls are a type of mole salamander native to Mexico. They are unusual among salamanders in that they reach adulthood without undergoing metamorphosis. Axolotls are a popular pet, and can be found in many countries around the world. Talking of axolotls and their characteristics, what about when it comes to …
Axolotls are highly unusual but absolutely fascinating creatures. They have evolved from salamanders and in the wild have separate gills, which they use to breath underwater. However, despite this adaptation, axolotls cannot survive for long without water; without a wet habitat for them to live in (in captivity), their metabolism …
Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) are aquatic salamanders that live exclusively in the Xochimilco network of lakes and waterways, just south of Mexico city. They are a critically endangered species threatened by habitat loss, pollution and introduced species. The axolotl is an amphibian that has been in existence for about 65 million …
The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a neotenic salamander, closely related to the tiger salamander. Like the tiger salamander and some other amphibians, it has the ability to regenerate most of its body parts if they are injured or lost. The creature’s strange appearance led to it being called a “walking …