A GOD IN DANGER
The axolotl is a unique species endemic to Mexico, capable of regenerating almost every part of its body. Thanks to this unique ability, it has become one of the most studied species in the world. The axolotl is a type of salamander that uniquely spends its whole life in larval form. It is the only species that never undergoes metamorphosis. As they age, axolotls simply get bigger and bigger, like amphibious Peter Pans.
Unfortunately, the number of axolotls in the wild has dropped dramatically through the years, and they are now considered critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The main threats they face include habitat loss, water contamination by industrial practices, and the presence of invasive species in their habitat.
The long-term survival of the axolotl in the wild has now become critical, and demands urgent action to restore the animal’s numbers and habitat. The axolotl ) belongs to the mole salamanders, a group of around 30 species endemic to North America, particularly the US, southern Canada, Alaska and Mexico. The axolotl,
