The Axolotl ,(Ambystoma mexicanum), is an amphibian found natively in lakes in Mexico. It undergoes metamorphosis to become an aquatic adult with gills, it grows to be between a half to one and a half feet long. It is in the salamander family. currently it is undergoing extensive research because of its innate ability to regenerate its own appendages in a matter of months. It can also accept transplants with great ease, including parts of its brain. The axolotl is currently on the endangered species list due to pollution from urbanization.
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