Axolotl

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Introduction
(Axolotl)

Hello readers! my name is Chloe Qing Chen. Have you seen an Ambystoma Mexicanum or an Axolotl before? (ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) Legends say, the axolotl is the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl, which disguised himself as a salamander to avoid being sacrificed. But these Mexican amphibians are impressive enough on their own, with the ability to regenerate lost limbs and stay “young” throughout their lives. BUT! They are critically endangered and we need your help to save them, only 50 - 1,000 left in the wild. Let me teach you all about the axolotl and why the axolotl population is going down, please stay and listen so you know how to spread awareness and stop killing axolotls

HELLO AXOLOTLS

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Ambystoma Mexicanum
(Axolotl)

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Axolotls have a rare physical trait called “neoteny” and that means the amphibian keeps the tadpole like dorsal fin, Axolotls were presented the dorsal tail when they where in their baby phase, Axolotls also are bigger than salamanders. Axolotls also come in different colors. The website Axolotl say Axolotls have cylindrical bodies, short legs, a relatively long tail and feathery external gills, They have four toes on the front feet, five toes on the back feet and moveable eyelids. They are known for their blunt snouts and large mouths. Adult Axolotls can reach about 12 inches (30 cm) in length from nose to the tip of the tail and can weigh as much as 10.5 ounces (300 gr).

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Xochimilco
(Axolotl)

HABITAT

Axolotls are native and only live in lake Xochimilco in the valley of Mexico, because Axolotls are neotenic, their habitat reflects the high altitude of body water, this is unique to Axolotls, canals and waterways of Mexico City.

Axolotls are lentic meaning they inhabits still-water lakes, Axolotls use reed or rock structures for their security, Axolotls also find shelter at the bottom of Xochimilco canals and Xochimilco lakes, Axolotls also live in water temperatures of 10°-20° degrees (50°-70° degrees fahrenheit)

Unlike most other salamander species, live permanently in water. Some animals have been known to venture onto land upon reaching full maturity, but the majority of their lives are spent beneath the surface, using gills to breathe.

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Eating
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Axolotls are carnivores, and they will eat anything they can fit in their mouth and swallow whole.
According to Axolotls, Axolotls diets includes worms, insects, small fish and other salamander but they also eat crustaceans and molluscs, but it wasn't sitted in the website.

Baby axolotls eat bloodworms, bugs, insects and tiny fish.

Axolotls predators are storks and herons, as well as large fish (carp and tilapia)

DIET AND FOOD

herons

carp

storks

tilapia

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Unique Facts
(Axolotl)

Some ways Axolotls are unique are that they have this rare physical trait called “Neoteny” that means the fin, Axolotls were presented the dorsal fin when they were in their baby phase.

Axolotls are way different then salamanders because Axolotls like to make water their permanent home while salamanders like to make land their permanent home. Axolotls are also bigger than salamanders.

From the article Axolotls, Axolotls were named after Xolotl, the Aztec god of fire and lightning, who could take on the form of a salamander. Xolotl was also associated with dogs, and “atl” is the ancient Aztec word for “water” so “axolotl” is sometimes translated as “water dog.” but Axolotls are also called “walking fish.” Axolotls science name is “Ambystoma Mexicanum”

SOMETHINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW

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Endangered Status
(Axolotl)

Did you know Axolotls are critically endangered? Due to pollution, overfishing habitat loss and invasive species, and according to the website axolotls they say the International Union for Conservation of Nature estimates that there are between 50 and 1,000 axolotls left in the wild. The number can’t be known more precisely as axolotls are extremely shy of humans. Even experienced conservationists have a difficult time finding them in the wild.

HELP SAVE AXOLOTLS

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Conclusion
(Axolotl)

For the last 50 years where the government is trying to save Xochimilco through more human development, then the axolotl will definitely be extinct in the next 10 years, so if we don't make a change now for the axolotls. There may not be a further future for Axolotls. There are only 50 and 1,000 left in the wild, please make a change stop polluting the habitats axolotls live in. stop overfishing and stop habitat loss, if we stop this there will be a chance for axolotls again.

THE END

help me! :(

I don't want to go extinct, please save me 😕

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Glossary
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Amphibian: organisms that is able to live on both land surface and water
Ancient: belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
Associated: (of a person or thing) connected with something else
Cylindrical: to look like a cylinder
Carnivores: an orgasim that only eats meat Conservationists: a person who acts for the protection and preservation of the environment and wildlife
Dorsal: of, on, or relating to the upper side or back of an animal, plant, or organ.
External: the outward features of something
Lentic: inhabited fresh water
Majority: a greater amount of something
Native: a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth
Neoteny: the retention of juvenile features in the adult animal.
Physical: relating to the body as opposed to the mind
Venture: a risky or daring journey

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