Axolotls don't look that attractive but they are really awesome sea creatures.
Axolotls can be born in lots of different colors, such as white, yellow, pale pink and black. They have pinkish/reddish frilly gills that look like little brocaleys on top of their head, and have four legs and 2 eyes. They have tiny tiny black dots by their frilly gills. Axolotls can grow up to 45cms long and they have a slimy coat , this helps them to protect their skin.
Axolotls are carnivores, that means they only eat meat. They also like to eat lots of different things, they eat mollusks, worms, insect larvae, crustaceans, and some fish. Some axolotls live just out of Mexico and they can be found in big lakes and people have them as pets so they will sometimes live in fish tanks.
When they are in water they wiggle their tail and push their arms to swim around. They slither like a snake. Axolotls are also known as The Mexican Walking Fish.
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Axolotls are really endangered because there are barely any left in the world. It is estimated there are only 700 - 1200 left in the wild. Another very interesting fact is, if they lose a body part it grows back again. Some axolotls can glow under a bluelight. If you touch an axolotl you will burn them.
My favourite fact is that they can grow their body parts back. I have learnt so much about Axolotls and I think it is very sad they are endangered and people should work hard to save them.
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