What is an Axolotl?

An axolotl is a special kind of animal that lives in the water. It looks like a small lizard with big smiley faces and feathery gills sticking out of its head! Axolotls are sometimes called "Mexican walking fish," but they are actually a type of salamander, which means they are related to frogs and newts.

Where Do Axolotls Live?

Axolotls live in lakes and canals, especially in Mexico. They love to swim slowly in the water and hide under plants or rocks.

What Makes Axolotls Special?

• They Can Regrow Their Body Parts! If an axolotl loses a leg, tail, or even parts of its heart or brain, it can grow them back! That’s very rare in animals.
• They Keep Their Baby Features – even when they become adults! This means they keep their gills on the outside of their heads, so they can breathe underwater all their life.
• They Have Big Smiling Faces! Axolotls have wide mouths that look like they're always happy.

What Do Axolotls Eat?

Axolotls love to eat small fish, worms, and bugs in their water home. They use their mouths to catch food by sucking it in.

Why Are Axolotls Important?

Scientists study axolotls to learn about healing and regrowing body parts because they are so good at it. This might help people in the future!

Fun Fact!

Axolotls are super cute and come in many colors, like pink, white, and black.

Isn’t the axolotl an amazing animal? Now you know all about these wonderful creatures that live under water!