Here's everything you need to know about the Mexican axolotl salamander — from organ regeneration and conservation efforts, to cultural mystique.
Tissue types the axolotl can regenerate as shown in red (Debuque and Godwin, 2016). Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms.
Axolotls are endangered amphibians that can regrow their body parts. While some people have them as pets, they are found in two lakes in Mexico. Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images Axolotls may look a ...