Animals
The ‘Smiling’ Axolotl Is the Cutest Amphibian Ever!
The axolotl is one of the most fascinating creatures around — but it’s in danger of being extinct.

The axolotl is a very interesting animal that’s native to Mexico. Its habitat has been identified as Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City.
The animal’s unique look alone stops people in their tracks. As a matter of fact, it’s been tagged as the “Mexican Walking Fish” despite the fact that it is not actually a fish but an amphibian.
The axolotl can grow from 6 to 18 inches.
Indeed, the axolotl — to be specific — is a salamander. They easily get people’s attention because they look like they’re smiling all the time.
These axolotls are distinct from other amphibians because they do not go through metamorphosis in order to be sexually mature.
A female salamander can lay as many as 1,000 eggs.
Moreover, axolotls don’t develop lungs. Their gills are prominent and they remain aquatic. This is the reason why so many people initially assume that they’re a kind of fish.
Those branch-like extensions are its gills.
Likewise, axolotls have the awesome ability to regenerate. Studies show that aside from being able to regenerate their limbs, the creature is also able to regenerate its jaw, spine, and brain.
In a Scientific American feature, Professor Stephane Roy of University of Montreal was quoted as saying:
“You can cut the spinal cord, crush it, remove a segment, and it will regenerate. You can cut the limbs at any level—the wrist, the elbow, the upper arm — and it will regenerate, and it’s perfect. There is nothing missing, there’s no scarring on the skin at the site of amputation, every tissue is replaced. They can regenerate the same limb 50, 60, 100 times. And every time: perfect.”
Move over, Wolverine! It has regenerating powers, too.
Aside from their awesome abilities, they have their unique look as an advantage.
As Axolotl.org explains:
“Axolotls of various colors occur in captivity, including gray, shades of brown, leucistic (white with black eyes), golden albino, white albino, as well as other varieties.”
Meanwhile, axolotls that live in the wild are nearly black, rich brown, cream-colored, or any shade in between.
Their colors vary, but the smile is the same.
Among the axolotl variants, it is, perhaps, the leucistic type that has gotten the most attention because it looks so quirky. Because of its color, its “smile” stands out.
A testimony to the creature’s cuteness is the fact that there’s a Pokemon character modeled after it — the Mudkip.
Cuteness validated: It's now immortalized in pop culture.
Unfortunately, the axolotl has been classified as a critically-endangered animal.
Environmental groups report that the number of axolotls has decreased alarmingly due to land drainage and the growth of Mexico City. Moreover, some locals still view axolotls as a delicacy. In other words, it doesn’t matter how many eggs the females can produce. The current environmental challenges are just not conducive enough for all her offspring to survive.
It would be a shame if this creature disappears forever.
For now, the hope for the axolotls’ survival seems to be captivity. Scientists raise them for research, as they want to study their regeneration process more closely.
Watch the video and observe the axolotl in action.
Meanwhile, there are efforts being made to rehabilitate the axolotls’ natural habitat. In time, some captive creatures may be reintroduced to the wild so their population can increase once more.

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March 8, 2018 at 10:07 AM
Amta yokningee
Amej Sagelliv
March 21, 2017 at 8:32 AM
Glenn Azer 😁
Erikagail Apilo-Binag
March 21, 2017 at 7:05 AM
Karl Timothy Palafox Binag cute ‘no?
Jon Vincent Valeroso
March 21, 2017 at 5:30 AM
Janina Vanessa Valeroso buy ka nito lagay mo sa aquarium ang cuterrree 😻
Alaina Neaman
March 21, 2017 at 5:13 AM
Justin!!!!!!!
Lee Mendoza
March 21, 2017 at 5:03 AM
dadi Allan ito yun kadiri haha
Jean Blessel-haberberger
March 8, 2018 at 10:07 AM
so cute
Jean Blessel-haberberger
March 8, 2018 at 10:07 AM
so cute
Jean Blessel-haberberger
March 8, 2018 at 10:07 AM
so cute
Joshua Secretaria
March 8, 2018 at 10:07 AM
It’s a Pokemon I think?
Adam Brown
March 21, 2017 at 4:49 AM
Ebony Burgess
Jemuel Tugbo
March 5, 2018 at 4:30 PM
Jiselle Austria
Joyce Liscano
March 21, 2017 at 4:31 AM
Stephen de Allegri
Virnel Salvado Gue
March 21, 2017 at 3:41 AM
Looks like pokemon .. :3
Laura Hunter
March 21, 2017 at 3:34 AM
Stephanie Marzell
Robert Papoy
March 21, 2017 at 3:28 AM
The most stupid amphibian ever! Can stay for hours not doing anything nor moving. Like a stone
ヌネス カビルト ヅェイカル
March 21, 2017 at 3:26 AM
Marami nman yan dto sa japan mura nga lng……hehehehe….mkabili nga ng isa..
Röël
March 21, 2017 at 3:16 AM
Ang Cute naman! 😍 Sarap kainin. 😋
Rodel Daygo Sarmiento
March 21, 2017 at 3:10 AM
🙂 cool
Angeles Asonio DelRosario AnnaAngela
March 21, 2017 at 3:09 AM
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Mark Onaro Navarra
March 21, 2017 at 2:52 AM
CUuuuuuuuuute
Máríjoice Ängelica Germïna
March 21, 2017 at 2:37 AM
😂 Katä Germina Rachell Dianne Cudia Germina I WAAAAAAANT ONE!!! 😍 😍 😍
Jon Vincent Valeroso
March 8, 2018 at 9:17 AM
Janina Vanessa Valeroso buy ka nito lagay mo sa aquarium ang cuterrree 😻
Venkataraman Sharma
March 21, 2017 at 4:05 AM
Need to be conserved
Adam Brown
March 5, 2018 at 4:30 PM
Ebony Burgess
Dique Sy
March 21, 2017 at 9:00 AM
the black one reminds me of Toothless in How to Train a Dragon…so cute
Jean Blessel-haberberger
March 21, 2017 at 9:02 AM
so cute
Doryn Chand
March 8, 2018 at 9:17 AM
Pat Rollin why didn’t we learn about this? 🙁 its cute .. Lol 😊
Rock Princess Bubbleman
March 8, 2018 at 10:07 AM
Ikaw yan Joan Bulatao my lil sister
Yamin Mon
March 23, 2017 at 4:38 AM
Amy Aye Myat
Shaan Walker
March 23, 2017 at 4:32 AM
Jamie Hunt how cute are these tho can we have one? Lmao
Sandy Camara
March 23, 2017 at 4:21 AM
Paul Ian Milano Masendo gusto ko mag alaga nito para lagi din ako nakasmile haha
Russ Narud
March 23, 2017 at 4:21 AM
It’s because they eat their same kind, especially the extended one to compete for space & food.🤔 saw it on natgeo wild
Sandy Camara
March 8, 2018 at 9:17 AM
Paul Ian Milano Masendo gusto ko mag alaga nito para lagi din ako nakasmile haha
Russ Narud
March 8, 2018 at 9:17 AM
It’s because they eat their same kind, especially the extended one to compete for space & food.🤔 saw it on natgeo wild
Darwin Pompoms Carcueva
March 22, 2017 at 11:42 PM
they are endangered in the wild..
but there’s a lot of axolotl in captivity
Darwin Pompoms Carcueva
March 22, 2017 at 11:40 PM
axolotl <3
Joshua Secretaria
March 21, 2017 at 9:00 AM
It’s a Pokemon I think?
Jeany Vie Villacura
March 22, 2017 at 12:50 AM
Lim John Michael
Amy-jo Battersby
March 21, 2017 at 5:28 PM
Hilary Lissenden
Jho Loquias Anne
March 8, 2018 at 10:07 AM
Why? There’s a lot on sale
Falecia Garcia
March 21, 2017 at 1:31 PM
This was on shimmer and shines show yesterday. 😁😁
Nax Gabales
March 21, 2017 at 1:21 PM
Puck??? what the hell you are doing there? You suppose in mid. Another cancer
Jemuel Tugbo
March 21, 2017 at 12:57 PM
Jiselle Austria
Emma Ruth Nacario Gabon
March 21, 2017 at 12:16 PM
Awww the cutest thing i have ever seen is gonna be extinct?!! Whyy life’s so unfair..
May Anne Esto
March 21, 2017 at 9:43 AM
Amazing creature needs to be taken care of not to be extinct
Radha Khera
March 21, 2017 at 9:41 AM
Dhruv Goel 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Tomas Polese
March 21, 2017 at 9:22 AM
Cute? It’s scary af 😰😰
Jho Loquias Anne
March 21, 2017 at 6:14 PM
Why? There’s a lot on sale
Adam Brown
March 5, 2018 at 4:30 PM
Ebony Burgess