The axolotl is a critically endangered salamander known for its ability to regenerate limbs and organs. Native to Lake Xochimilco in Mexico, they typically grow to 6 inches long and have an average lifespan of 10-15 years in the wild. Axolotls come in different colors and varieties like albino, leucistic, and golden albino. Their life cycle begins with eggs that hatch into larvae before developing into juveniles and eventually adults. Axolotls are important for scientific research on regeneration, cancer, and cell regeneration which could help burn victims and amputees.

1. Axolotl

2. Main Points
❏The Basics
❏Habitat
❏Different types
❏Life Cycle

3. The Basics
Average Lifespan in wild: 10-15yrs.
Oldest documented: 25 yrs.
Size: Up to 12 in. (30cm)
Average size in wild: about 6 in. (15 cm)
Weight: 2.11- 8 oz (60-227g)
Unique trait about Axolotl: Neoteny

4. Location:
Lake Xochimilco (SO-chee-MILL-koh)
Diet:
mollusks
worms
insect larvae
crustaceans
smaller fish
each other
Why Critically Endangered?
1. Very polluted water
2. Invasive species
3. Lake being drained
Habitat:

5. Different Types
(Color/Variety)

6. Four Most Common:
Albino
Leucistic/White
Golden Albino
Wildtype

7. Albino

8. Leucistic/White

9. Golden Albino

10. Wildtype

11. Life Cycle

12. Stage 1: Egg
After 4 Days
After 10 DaysDay 1
After 4 Days

13. Stage 2: Developing
Embryo
After 10 Days

14. Stage 3:
Larva/Hatchlings

15. Stage 4:
Juvenile

16. Metamorphosis

17. Why Are They Important
???
Scientific Research!!!

18. Still in beginning stages
Regeneration
entire limbs
organs
parts of brain
part of spinal column
Cancer
How Axolotl eggs help
Cell Regeneration
Burn Victims
Amputees
Scientific Research

19. Axolotls
(or “Axies” as some people like to call them)
are AMAZING!!!

20. Thanks for listening!
A presentation by Andi Burton :)