Axolotl : Mexican walking fish
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Let’s Learn About the Axolotl!
Scientific Look at the Axolotl
Scientific Classification | Conservation Status | Original Habitat |
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Amphibia Order: Urodela Family: Ambystomatidae Species: A. mexicanum | Critically endangered in their natural habitat due to urbanization in Mexico City, water pollution, and introduction of tilapia and perch. | Lake Xochimilco |
Also Known As: The Mexican Walking Fish | Axolotls are used extensively in scientific research because of their ability to regenerate their limbs. | Few are seen in their natural habitat. Thousands are in captivity. |
Additional Information and Companion Videos
Axolotls: Masters of Regeneration | Axolotl Care Guide: Housing, Feeding & Tank Mates |
- Library Resources
- Lesson Plans
- Pronunciation of Axolotl
- How to draw and Axolotl in 9 easy steps
- Test Your Knowledge
Book Cover | Title & Authors | Book Cover | Title & Authors |
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Unusual Creatures: A Mostly Accurate Account of Some of the Earth’s Strangest Animals by Michael Hearst; illustrations by Arjen Noordeman, Christie Wright, and Jelmer Noordeman Call Number: J 590 HEA | Animals Up Close: Zoom in on the World’s Most Incredible Creatures by: Igor Siwanowicz Call Number: J 590 SIW | ||
Amazing Reptiles and Amphibians by Brian Williams Call Number: J 597.9 WIL | Axolotls by: Karen Latchana Kenney Hoopla eBook (Streaming Content) | ||
by: William Stafford Hoopla eBook (Streaming Content) |
Pronouncing Axolotl |
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How to Pronounce Axolotl |
Use this short video to learn about how the Axolotl is pronounced in English and Nahuatl. |
Test your knowledge |
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Test your knowledge about the new Axolotl |
Use this short test to see what you learned about the new Axolotl and then send us your test to show your new found knowledge. |