A large aquatic salamander from Mexico that retains its larval features throughout its life, often kept as a pet.
From Nahuatl (Aztec language) 'axolotl' (from 'atl' meaning 'water' + 'xolotl' meaning 'monster' or 'servant'). The name was given by Aztecs who first encountered these creatures.
Axolotls are biological superstars—they can regenerate almost any body part and stay forever young through a process called neoteny, making them crucial for understanding how other animals (including humans) might heal, and they've been studied since the 1800s.
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