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  2. Why axolotls seem to be everywhere — except in the one lake ...

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    The famous pink axolotls, as well as other color variants such as white, blue, yellow and black, are genetic anomalies that are rare in the wild but selectively bred for in the pet trade.

  3. Axolotl - Wikipedia

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    A sexually mature adult axolotl, at age 18–27 months, ranges in length from 15 to 45 cm (6 to 18 in), although a size close to 23 cm (9 in) is most common and greater than 30 cm (12 in) is rare. Axolotls possess features typical of salamander larvae, including external gills and a caudal fin extending from behind the head to the vent.

  4. Why Axolotls are Slowly Disappearing

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    The axolotl can grow up to 12 inches and weigh anywhere from three to eight pounds, and its average lifespan in the wild is 10-15 years. Most axolotls are dark brown with some black speckling, but ...

  5. Animal coloration - Wikipedia

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    There are several separate reasons why animals have evolved colours. Camouflage enables an animal to remain hidden from view. Animals use colour to advertise services such as cleaning to animals of other species; to signal their sexual status to other members of the same species; and in mimicry , taking advantage of the warning coloration of ...

  6. Walking fish - Wikipedia

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    Periophthalmus gracilis, a species of mudskipper, perched on land.Mudskippers are one type of walking fish. A walking fish, or ambulatory fish, is a fish that is able to travel over land for extended periods of time.

  7. Rare salamander could hold key to cell regeneration

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    The axolotl continues to thrive in captivity though and is highly regarded by scientists studying regeneration. That's because the amphibian can regenerate brains, jaws and even spines without ...

  8. List of domesticated animals - Wikipedia

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    Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum); tiger (A. tigrinum) and barred tiger salamanders (A. mavortium) the 20th century CE (uncertain for A. tigrinum and A. mavortium) Mexico, the United States: research, pets Slight physical changes A. mexicanum Critically endangered in the wild; A. tigrinum and A. mavortium less threatened 4b Other amphibians

  9. The Hidden Meaning Behind 10 Stunning Orchid Colors

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    Learn about 10 orchid flower colors, including blue, red, brown, and black, the types of orchids that produce them, and what they mean. ... Blue orchids are the most rare color, Lalicata says.