Podcasts about axolotls

Species of salamander (Ambystoma mexicanum)

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RNZ: Saturday Morning
Axolotls lending a hand to human limb regeneration

RNZ: Saturday Morning

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 18:34


While millions of people are living with the consequences of limb amputation due to injury or disease, axolotl salamanders can replace entire lost limbs.

Fact You!
Χαμογέλα σαν το Axolotl! | S05E21 | Fact You!

Fact You!

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 50:01


Improve the News
US-Ukraine minerals deal, May Day protests and thriving Mexican axolotls

Improve the News

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 33:53


The U.S. and Ukraine sign a minerals deal, Trump nominates National Security Advisor Mike Waltz for UN ambassador, tens of thousands of protesters participate in global May Day protests, the U.S. Senate blocks a resolution to overturn Trump's ‘Liberation Day' tariffs, the Eurozone's economy grows 0.4%, South Africa's Ramaphosa orders an inquiry Into apartheid-era prosecutions, a Trump-appointed judge blocks the White House from using the Alien Enemies Act for deportations, England rolls out a 'super-jab' for 15 different cancers, Apple is referred for a potential criminal contempt probe, and Scientists reintroduce captive-bred Mexican axolotls into artificial wetlands. Sources: www.verity.news

What in the World
Axolotls: How the endangered amphibian is making a comeback

What in the World

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 11:08


Axolotls are only found in the wild in one place in the world; an area of wetland just outside Mexico City. They are one of the world's most endangered, and arguably most adorable, amphibians. Not just meme-worthy, they are also scientifically fascinating - they don't really age and they can regrow body parts, including their brains. Very few are left in the wild, but now scientists have released captive-bred axolotls back into the wetlands and found that they not only survived, but even put on a bit of weight. BBC science correspondent Victoria Gill talks us through the study and explains what scientists can learn from these amazing creatures. And Assistant Professor Prayag Murawala from the MDI Biological Laboratory in the US, describes what we know about how axolotls regenerate their own body parts. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Chelsea Coates, Emily Horler and Julia Ross-Roy Editor: Harriet Oliver

Who Smarted?
Are Axolotls the strangest creature on Earth?

Who Smarted?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 17:58


What amazing things can Axolotls do? What does the name Axolotl mean? Why are they so adorable? Have you started your FREE TRIAL of Who Smarted?+ for AD FREE listening, an EXTRA episode every week & bonus content? Sign up right in the Apple app, or directly at WhoSmarted.com and find out why more than 1,000 families are LOVING their subscription! Get official Who Smarted? Merch: tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies and more, at Who Smarted?

Smologies with Alie Ward
AXOLOTLS with Jessica Whited

Smologies with Alie Ward

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 27:13


Feathery gills! Adorable smiles! Cultural icons! Habitat ecology! And superhuman limb regeneration? It's an entire episode on axolotls. You either love these aquatic salamanders, or you've never heard of them. Clap your tiny slimy hands for Ambystomologist Dr. Jessica Whited, who raises and studies these beautiful creatures. Also discussed: their narrow niche, the ecology movement to save them from wild endangerment, pet care ethics, color morphs, green glowing genetically modified ones and so much more. And of course: Minecraft.Follow Jessica on InstagramOrder her children's book: Axolotl (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to the Amphibian That Never Grows UpVisit the Whited Lab and browse Dr. Whited's papers on ResearchGateA donation went to ADOPTAXOLTL via Instituto de Biologia de la UNAMFull-length (*not* G-rated) Ambystomology episode + tons of science linksBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow Ologies on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTokSound editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jacob ChaffeeMade possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Aveline Malek and Erin TalbertSmologies theme song by Harold Malcolm

Jasmine and Gracie Explore the USA
Jasmine and Gracie Explore Axolotls

Jasmine and Gracie Explore the USA

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 9:01


Jasmine and Gracie start their aquarium visit by admiring the axolotls!  These cuties are only live in one place on earth, find out where.  They are also called water dragons and water monsters, which name do you thing Jasmine likes best?  Also, they come in Jasmie's favorite color.  Know which one that is?  Have fun learning about these amazing salamanders.    

I Can’t Sleep Podcast
Axolotls, Lake Xochimilco, and Lake Texcoco

I Can’t Sleep Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 33:50


In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, drift off while learning about axolotls, Lake Xochimilco, and Lake Texcoco. Why three topics this time? Well, the first two weren't quite long enough, so here we are. Thankfully, they're all connected—axolotls and their habitats. These fascinating creatures are even more incredible than I expected—they can regrow limbs and parts of their brain! Amazing, right? Anyway, I know I just hyped this one up, so send me a message if you made it all the way through without falling asleep. Happy sleeping! Got a topic you're dying to hear? Skip the line of nearly 400 requests and get yours bumped to the top for just $10. Head to my website, throw in your suggestion, and make it official. Your idea could be the star of the next episode. Happy suggesting! Ad-Free Episodes Want an ad-free experience? Follow this link to support the podcast and get episodes with no ads: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Lume Deodorant Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code [ICANTSLEEP] at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod GhostBed Visit GhostBed.com/sleep and use promo code SLEEP for 50% off. ProLon Get 15% off Prolon's 5-day nutrition program at ProlonLife.com/ICANTSLEEP. Factor Head to FACTORMEALS.com/icantsleep50 and use code icantsleep50 to get 50% off. DoorDash Get 50% off up to $20 and zero delivery fees on your first order when you download the DoorDash app and enter code ICANTSLEEP. BetterHelp Visit BetterHelp.com/icantsleep today to get 10% off your first month HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/50icantsleep and use code 50icantsleep for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months. SleepPhones Follow this affiliate link to purchase headphones you can fall asleep with: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=793 then enter the code ICANTSLEEP10 at checkout to receive a discount. This content is derived from three Wikipedia articles: Axolotls, Lake Xochimilco, and Lake Texcoco, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. These articles can be accessed at https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axolotl, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Xochimilco, and https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Texcoco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perfect English Podcast
Magazine | Axolotls' Amazing Regeneration Powers

Perfect English Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 7:33


Meet the axolotl, nature's regeneration wizard! Learn how this fascinating amphibian can regrow its heart, lungs, and spinal cord, and explore what this means for science and medicine. To unlock the full episode and gain access to our extensive back catalogue, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don't forget to visit englishpluspodcast.com for even more content, including articles, in-depth studies, and our brand-new audio series now available in our English Plus Podcast's shop!

Pursuing Pixels
187: Let's Clean Up This Entire Ocean!

Pursuing Pixels

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 36:16


Welcome back to Pursuing Pixels.  We've got the typical trio back in the house once again, and a whole bunch of video gaming goodies to discuss, so let's get right into it! John gets things started off with his thoughts on Loddlenaut, as he ignores the adorable Axolotls and still manages to see the credits roll. Randall picks up the torch from there, as he continues to dump A TON of time into SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash on both his Analogue AND Neo Geo Pockets. Finally, Kevin wraps things up with his thoughts on the latest Kingdom: Two Crowns DLC, Call of Olympus, after seeing the credits roll while our old pal DJ was in town for the weekend.   Timestamps: Loddlenaut  -  00:01:52 SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash  -  00:12:55 Kingdom: Call of Olympus DLC  -  00:23:42   Thanks for taking the time to listen!  If you'd like to find us elsewhere on the Internet, you can find us at:   

Mom and Dad Are Fighting | Slate's parenting show
From Decoder Ring: Stuffed Animals Gone Wild

Mom and Dad Are Fighting | Slate's parenting show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 43:20


The Care & Feeding team is off for Labor Day — but we won't let that stop you from hearing something great from elsewhere in the Slateiverse. So: we're handing the mic over to our friends at Decoder Ring! Axolotls. Narwhals. Llamas. Sloths. Every few years, it seems like American kids and parents collectively decide they cannot get enough of a creature that makes teddy bears seem impossibly quaint. In today's episode we're going to swim after the axolotl, as it takes us to some far-flung and unexpected places, to understand how it came to rule the stuffed animal kingdom. Though the answer absolutely has to do with parents eager to please their children at the gift shop, it's bigger than that. The insatiable hunger for novelty that is bound up with the axolotl — well, that has to do with all of us. This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. It was edited by Evan Chung. We produce Decoder Ring with Max Freedman. Derek John is Executive Producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. In this episode you'll hear from Elaine Kollias who works with Folkmanis Puppets, Diana Laura Vasquez Mendoza who is a biologist at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, Dr. Jessica Whited who is a professor at Harvard, Gerhard Runken who is the executive vice president of global brand and marketing for Jazwares, and Laura Wattenberg who is a baby name expert. Thank you to our translator Ezequiel Andino, as well as Luis Zambrano, Kelley Garnier, and Alejandra Escobar. And if you'd like to help the wild Axolotl, here is the conservation project where Diana works and they accept donations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LiteraturLounge
[Podcast] Die Weisheit der Trottellumme von Florian Werner - Philosophie im Federkleid – Was wir von Tieren über das Leben lernen können

LiteraturLounge

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 5:16 Transcription Available


In dieser Episode tauchen wir tief in das Buch „Die Weisheit der Trottellumme“ von Florian Werner ein und erkunden die faszinierende Frage, was wir von Tieren lernen können. Der Autor präsentiert uns 31 philosophische Überlegungen, die in einem humorvollen und lehrreichen Stil die Ideen von Kängurus, Nacktmullen, Axolotls und zahlreichen anderen Tieren untersuchen. Diese Kreaturen, die wir vielleicht als gewöhnlich wahrnehmen, halten tiefgründige Einsichten über Moral, Gesellschaft und das gute Leben bereit, die oft übersehen werden. Wir behandeln die außergewöhnliche Art und Weise, wie Werner Tiere mit philosophischen Konzepten verknüpft. Beispielsweise diskutieren wir, ob Ohrenquallen uns über den Aufbau des Universums aufklären können, und wie die Trottellumme paradiesische Einsichten über Kierkegaards Konzept des Glaubens vermittelt. Indem wir über das vermeintlich banale Verhalten von Löwenmännchen reflektieren, der viel im Schlaf verbringt, stellen wir uns die Frage, was Tapferkeit wirklich bedeutet. Es wird klar, dass wir durch die Betrachtung tierischen Verhaltens auch Erkenntnisse über uns selbst gewinnen können. Besonders interessant ist Werners Fähigkeit, Philosophie greifbar zu machen, indem er sie mit alltäglichen Tieren verbindet. Selbst scheinbar banale Aspekte wie das Wachstum des Horns des Dickhornscharfs werden unter die Lupe genommen und philosophisch interpretiert. Es ist erstaunlich, wie der Autor diese Tiere und ihre Verhaltensweisen nutzt, um uns neue Perspektiven zu bieten, die oft überraschend und einladend sind. Neben den philosophischen Überlegungen bleibt auch Platz für Humor. Die Sichtweise eines Hähnchens auf seine Existenz ist nicht nur lustig, sondern regt auch wichtige nachdenkliche Diskussionen an. Wir reflektieren gemeinsam, wie die Illustrationen von Andreas Töpfer das Geschriebene bereichern, indem sie die Essenz der verschiedenen Kapitel visuell festhalten. Diese gelungenen Zeichnungen lockern das Werk auf und machen den Zugang zu Werners tiefgründigen Gedanken einfacher und unterhaltsamer. Abschließend kann ich sagen, dass „Die Weisheit der Trottellumme“ von Florian Werner nicht nur ein philosophisches Buch ist, sondern ein anregender Diskurs über das, was es bedeutet, Mensch zu sein und wie wir von unseren tierischen Mitbewohnern lernen können. Es fordert den Leser heraus, über konventionelle Denkweisen hinauszublicken und eröffnet neue, spannende Betrachtungsweisen. Ein definitives Must-Read für alle, die sich für Philosophie und das Leben aus tierischer Perspektive interessieren.

Ologies with Alie Ward
Ambystomology (AXOLOTLS… AND LIMB REGROWTH?) with Jessica Whited

Ologies with Alie Ward

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 88:05


Feathery gills! Adorable smiles! Cultural icons! Habitat ecology! And superhuman limb regeneration? It's an entire episode on axolotls. You either love these aquatic salamanders, or you've never heard of them. Clap your tiny slimy hands for Ambystomologist Dr. Jessica Whited of Harvard Medical School's Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology who raises and studies these beautiful creatures — including the biomedical marvels being discovered. Also discussed: their narrow niche, the ecology movement to save them from wild endangerment, pet care ethics, color morphs, green glowing genetically modified ones and so much more. And of course: Minecraft.Follow Jessica on InstagramVisit the Whited Lab and browse Dr. Whited's papers on ResearchGatePre-order her children's book: Axolotl (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to the Amphibian That Never Grows Up (October 1, 2024)A donation went to ADOPTAXOLTL via Instituto de Biologia de la UNAMMore episode sources and linksSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesOther episodes you may enjoy: Stem Cell Biology (CELLS MAKING CELLS), Molecular Biology (PROTEINS), Evolutionary Biology (DARWINISM), Bufology (TOADS), Dipterology (FLIES), Diplopodology (MILLIPEDES & CENTIPEDES), Planariology (VERY COOL WORMS, I PROMISE)Sponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow @Ologies on Instagram and XFollow @AlieWard on Instagram and XEditing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jacob ChaffeeManaging Director: Susan HaleScheduling Producer: Noel DilworthTranscripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn

The Phazecast
FALLOUT Series Episode 6 FIRST REACTIONS

The Phazecast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 30:18


Joe and Eric watch Fallout is it good is it bad?? EPISODE 6!! Secret vault! Axolotls again! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phazecast/support

Decoder Ring
Stuffed Animals Gone Wild

Decoder Ring

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 40:23


Axolotls. Narwhals. Llamas. Sloths. Every few years, it seems like American kids and parents collectively decide they cannot get enough of a creature that makes teddy bears seem impossibly quaint. In today's episode we're going to swim after the axolotl, as it takes us to some far-flung and unexpected places, to understand how it came to rule the stuffed animal kingdom. Though the answer absolutely has to do with parents eager to please their children at the gift shop, it's bigger than that. The insatiable hunger for novelty that is bound up with the axolotl — well, that has to do with all of us.  This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. It was edited by Evan Chung. We produce Decoder Ring with Max Freedman. Derek John is Executive Producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. In this episode you'll hear from Elaine Kollias who works with Folkmanis Puppets, Diana Laura Vasquez Mendoza who is a biologist at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, Dr. Jessica Whited who is a professor at Harvard, Gerhard Runken who is the executive vice president of global brand and marketing for Jazwares, and Laura Wattenberg who is a baby name expert. Thank you to our translator Ezequiel Andino, as well as Luis Zambrano, Kelley Garnier, and Alejandra Escobar. And if you'd like to help the wild Axolotl, here is the conservation project where Diana works and they accept donations.  If you haven't yet, please subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends. If you're a fan of the show, please sign up for Slate Plus. Members get to listen to Decoder Ring and all other Slate podcasts without any ads and have total access to Slate's website. Your support is also crucial to our work. Go to Slate.com/decoderplus to join Slate Plus today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slate Culture
Decoder Ring: Stuffed Animals Gone Wild

Slate Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 40:23


Axolotls. Narwhals. Llamas. Sloths. Every few years, it seems like American kids and parents collectively decide they cannot get enough of a creature that makes teddy bears seem impossibly quaint. In today's episode we're going to swim after the axolotl, as it takes us to some far-flung and unexpected places, to understand how it came to rule the stuffed animal kingdom. Though the answer absolutely has to do with parents eager to please their children at the gift shop, it's bigger than that. The insatiable hunger for novelty that is bound up with the axolotl — well, that has to do with all of us.  This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. It was edited by Evan Chung. We produce Decoder Ring with Max Freedman. Derek John is Executive Producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. In this episode you'll hear from Elaine Kollias who works with Folkmanis Puppets, Diana Laura Vasquez Mendoza who is a biologist at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, Dr. Jessica Whited who is a professor at Harvard, Gerhard Runken who is the executive vice president of global brand and marketing for Jazwares, and Laura Wattenberg who is a baby name expert. Thank you to our translator Ezequiel Andino, as well as Luis Zambrano, Kelley Garnier, and Alejandra Escobar. And if you'd like to help the wild Axolotl, here is the conservation project where Diana works and they accept donations.  If you haven't yet, please subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends. If you're a fan of the show, please sign up for Slate Plus. Members get to listen to Decoder Ring and all other Slate podcasts without any ads and have total access to Slate's website. Your support is also crucial to our work. Go to Slate.com/decoderplus to join Slate Plus today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slate Daily Feed
Decoder Ring: Stuffed Animals Gone Wild

Slate Daily Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 40:23


Axolotls. Narwhals. Llamas. Sloths. Every few years, it seems like American kids and parents collectively decide they cannot get enough of a creature that makes teddy bears seem impossibly quaint. In today's episode we're going to swim after the axolotl, as it takes us to some far-flung and unexpected places, to understand how it came to rule the stuffed animal kingdom. Though the answer absolutely has to do with parents eager to please their children at the gift shop, it's bigger than that. The insatiable hunger for novelty that is bound up with the axolotl — well, that has to do with all of us.  This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. It was edited by Evan Chung. We produce Decoder Ring with Max Freedman. Derek John is Executive Producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. In this episode you'll hear from Elaine Kollias who works with Folkmanis Puppets, Diana Laura Vasquez Mendoza who is a biologist at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, Dr. Jessica Whited who is a professor at Harvard, Gerhard Runken who is the executive vice president of global brand and marketing for Jazwares, and Laura Wattenberg who is a baby name expert. Thank you to our translator Ezequiel Andino, as well as Luis Zambrano, Kelley Garnier, and Alejandra Escobar. And if you'd like to help the wild Axolotl, here is the conservation project where Diana works and they accept donations.  If you haven't yet, please subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends. If you're a fan of the show, please sign up for Slate Plus. Members get to listen to Decoder Ring and all other Slate podcasts without any ads and have total access to Slate's website. Your support is also crucial to our work. Go to Slate.com/decoderplus to join Slate Plus today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thrilling Tales of Modern Capitalism
Decoder Ring: Stuffed Animals Gone Wild

Thrilling Tales of Modern Capitalism

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 40:23


Axolotls. Narwhals. Llamas. Sloths. Every few years, it seems like American kids and parents collectively decide they cannot get enough of a creature that makes teddy bears seem impossibly quaint. In today's episode we're going to swim after the axolotl, as it takes us to some far-flung and unexpected places, to understand how it came to rule the stuffed animal kingdom. Though the answer absolutely has to do with parents eager to please their children at the gift shop, it's bigger than that. The insatiable hunger for novelty that is bound up with the axolotl — well, that has to do with all of us.  This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. It was edited by Evan Chung. We produce Decoder Ring with Max Freedman. Derek John is Executive Producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. In this episode you'll hear from Elaine Kollias who works with Folkmanis Puppets, Diana Laura Vasquez Mendoza who is a biologist at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, Dr. Jessica Whited who is a professor at Harvard, Gerhard Runken who is the executive vice president of global brand and marketing for Jazwares, and Laura Wattenberg who is a baby name expert. Thank you to our translator Ezequiel Andino, as well as Luis Zambrano, Kelley Garnier, and Alejandra Escobar. And if you'd like to help the wild Axolotl, here is the conservation project where Diana works and they accept donations.  If you haven't yet, please subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends. If you're a fan of the show, please sign up for Slate Plus. Members get to listen to Decoder Ring and all other Slate podcasts without any ads and have total access to Slate's website. Your support is also crucial to our work. Go to Slate.com/decoderplus to join Slate Plus today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halal Cartels
Give the Columbia kids cookies, learn about axolotls, and don't use Expedia

Halal Cartels

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 55:28


The conversation revolves around the recent events at Columbia University and the broader implications of Ziontology and institutional control. The hosts discuss their experiences at Columbia, the encampments of activists, and the role of real estate moguls in the university. They also highlight the problematic behavior of Shai Davidai, an adjunct professor at Columbia, and the complicity of the university in allowing his actions. The conversation touches on the influence of Ziontology, the weaponization of free speech, and the need for divestment from institutions supporting oppressive regimes. They also discuss the interconnectedness of state-sponsored paramilitary groups, and the role of Israel in Latin America. The alignment of fundamentalist groups, the experience of traveling to Istanbul and Oaxaca, the disappointment with the movie Monkey Man, and the artist date concept.

Dama Dads - A Kendama Podcast
Sweets Learns About Axolotls

Dama Dads - A Kendama Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 60:36


Matt & Jake discuss current events in kendama, Sweets learns about a crazy animal, and so much more.Need more Dama Dads? Consider joining us on Patreon for video episodes, exclusive dama dad content you can't find anywhere else, and more!https://www.patreon.com/damadadsMake sure to follow us on the Dama Dads Instagram page and follow the rules in our post for a chance to win your very own Dama Dads Coffee Mug:Dama Dads - InstagramMatt "Sweets" Jorgenson - InstagramJake Wiens - InstagramFor even more from Matt and Jake beyond listening, subscribe on YouTube:Sweets Kendamas - YouTubeGrain Theory - YouTubeVisit Sweets Kendamas and Grain Theory for all of your kendama needs:www.sweetskendamas.comwww.graintheory.com Support the show

StarTalk Radio
Is Aging a Disease? Epigenetics with David Sinclair

StarTalk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 44:06


Is aging a disease that can be cured? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly discover the field of epigenetics, the Information Theory of Aging, and curing blindness for mice with Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, David Sinclair.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/is-aging-a-disease-epigenetics-with-david-sinclair/Thanks to our Patrons Jason L, Daniel Holzmann, Anne P Vance, Unknown, Myles G Blanton, Paul A. Straus, and Gregory Dees for supporting us this week.

The Paws Claws and Tales’s Podcast

Did you know that axolotls can regenerate parts of their body? Did you know there's only one country in the world where you can find wild axolotls? This week's episode explores all this and more!

BrainStuff
How Do Axolotls Work?

BrainStuff

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 10:02 Transcription Available Very Popular


These adorable aquatic salamanders are voracious hunters -- and have myth-like powers of regeneration. Learn more about the axolotl in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/endangered-species/axolotl.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News For Kids
These Superhero Fish Lizards Need Our Help!

News For Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 5:15


These Superhero Fish Lizards Need Our Help! Do you know what axolotls are? They're fishy lizards with cute little faces. They have big eyes. And their smiles are funny! 你知道什麼是住在水裡的蠑螈嗎? 他們有一些像蜥蜴,長得很可愛,有著大大的眼睛。 Some say axolotls are "water monsters"! Why?! It's because they stay in the water all the time. Axolotls have superhero superpowers. When they lose an arm or tail, they can grow it back! 有人說牠們是「水怪」! 因為牠們都待在水裡,還有再生能力。手臂或是尾巴斷掉了,可以再長回來。 One kind of axolotl lives in waterways in Mexico City. Sadly, the waterways are dirty from icky, yucky pollution. The pollution makes axolotls sick. There are fewer and fewer axolotls. 有一種水棲蠑螈住在墨西哥市的水道裡面,但是這些水道遭到汙染,讓這種蠑螈越來越少。 Scientists are trying to help these axolotls. They say people can help too! But how? 科學家想要幫助這些小動物,他們說大家也可以來幫忙,那怎麼幫呢? The scientists say people can "adopt" the axolotls. When people adopt a pet, they take it home. But people don't take these axolotls home! 科學家說大家可以「領養」蠑螈,但不是真的要帶牠們回家。 People give the scientists a little money. This helps the scientists take care of the axolotls. They give the axolotls food. And they keep the axolotls' home safe! 科學家希望大眾捐錢,讓科學家有資源照顧蠑螈,也可以保護蠑螈的棲息地。 The scientists tell people about their axolotl online. That way, people know how their axolotl is doing! 科學家會在網頁上告訴大家,他們收養的小傢伙狀況如何、在做什麼。 These superhero fish lizards need our help! Can we save them? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vocabulary 水棲蠑螈因為居住的地方遭到破壞,數目越來越少。 1. waterway 水道 Look what I've found.你看我找到的。 Tadpoles! 蝌蚪! I haven't seen tadpoles in years! 我好多年沒看到蝌蚪了。 Where did you find them? 在哪裡找到的? In the waterways under the bridge.橋下面的水道。 2. dirty 骯髒的 Yuck! Isn't the water dirty? 好噁喔,那水不是很髒嗎? No, if there are tadpoles, it's not dirty. 不,有蝌蚪水就不髒。 3. adopt 收養 Now what are you going to do with them? 你要拿牠們怎麼辦? I'll adopt them. 我要收養牠們。 You're kidding, right? 你在開玩笑吧? No, I'll help them grow. 不是,我要幫牠們長大。 4. food 食物 They will grow on their own! 牠們會自己長大! And you don't know what food to feed them! 而且你不知道要餵牠們什麼! Fish food. 魚飼料。 你有養過蝌蚪嗎? waterway水道 dirty骯髒的 adopt收養 food食物 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quiz 1. What can axolotls grow? a. A new face b. A new arm c. A new eye 2. What makes the axolotls sick? a. Pollution b. Scientists c. Water monsters 3. How can people help scientists save axolotls? a. Check online b. Adopt axolotls c. Take one home Answers: 1. b 2. a 3. b

Holdback Rack Podcast
SALES and TRAFFIC at the Pomona Reptile Super Show - Ball Python Market in 2024

Holdback Rack Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 101:00


Join this channel to get access to perks - custom emojis, member lives, and access to the auction listings:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJoP2q6P8mWkBUMn45pgyAA/join Jessica Hare - Hare Hollow Farm - Altus, OKHarehollowfarm.comMorph Market - https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/hare_hollow_farm/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Hare-Hollow-Farm-113861266980541Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hare_hollow_farm/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@unmeinohiShow Sponsors:RAL - Vetdna.comUse code #sh!thappens to get $5 off a crypto panel. Shane Kelley - Small Town Xotics - Knoxville, TNMorph Market - https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/smalltownxotics/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SmallTownXotics/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smalltownxotics/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SmallTownXoticsRumble - https://rumble.com/search/video?q=smalltownxotics Roger and Lori Gray - Gray Family Snakes - Huntsville, AlabamaMorph Market - https://www.morphmarket.com/us/c/all?store=gray_family_snakesFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/GrayFamilySnakesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gray_family_snakes/ Andrew Boring - Powerhouse Pythons - Tacoma, WaHusbandry Pro - https://husbandry.pro/stores/powerhouse-pythonsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerhouse.pythonsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerhouse.pythons/ Eileen Jarp - Bravo Zulu - Daleville, INMorph Market -https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/bravozulu/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bravozuluBPInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/bravozuluballpythons/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@bravozuluballpythons Christopher Shelly - B&S Reptilia - Sellersville, PAMorph Market - https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/bandsreptilia/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/B-and-S-Reptilia-1415759941972085Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bandsreptilia/ Justin Brill - Stoneage Ball pythons - Gresham, ORMorph Market -https://www.morphmarket.com/stores/stoneageballpythons/?cat=bpsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/StoneAgeBallsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stoneageballpythons/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/stoneageballpythons

Turn-Bark Time
Axolotls

Turn-Bark Time

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 24:40


We look into the mysterious origins of axolotls and their popularity. Where do they come from? What secrets do they hold for modern medicine?

Snapped
The Spine Is Fine | Snapped 140

Snapped

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 19:52


Today we talk Axolotls, my spine X-ray, and whether I will actually rest like I should prepping for the CrossFit Open 2024

The Bugle
Good COP Bad COP

The Bugle

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 45:58


Stewart Lee and Felicity Ward join Andy with a focus on the environment from a UK perspective. Icebergs, COP 28, Axolotls and the Parthenon Marbles are all in the news. A note to Josie Long to listen to this episode.PLUS: Become the owner of an exclusive episode of The Bugle, on 12 inch vinyl! Become a premium member NOW! https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateThis episode was presented and written by:Andy ZaltzmanFelicity WardStewart LeeAnd produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kottke Ride Home
Tues. 11/28 - EU Ban's Microplastics, Saving Axolotls, Scratch Off Delivery, The First US Race

Kottke Ride Home

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 20:44


On today's episode we cover the EU's ban on microplastics and what that means for you. Adopt an Axolotl to help save them. $20,000 in lottery tickets that had no winners. A look back at the first US auto race. Plus, today in history looks back at daytime dramas. EU Ban AdpotAxolotl Lottery Tickets First US Auto Race   Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com

Have You Herd About Animals?
Have You Herd About Axolotls?

Have You Herd About Animals?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 11:49


Welcome back, Herders to Season 6! Six whole seasons with us is crazy and we're starting it off with one of the craziest animals on the planet!Happy Birthday, Dad. I love you. Rest well.The axolotl (/ˈæksəlɒtəl/; from Classical Nahuatl: āxōlōtl [aːˈʃoːloːtɬ] (listen)) (Ambystoma mexicanum)[3] is a paedomorphic salamander closely related to the tiger salamander.[3][4][5] It is unusual among amphibians in that it reaches adulthood without undergoing metamorphosis. Instead of taking to the land, adults remain aquatic and gilled. The species was originally found in several lakes underlying what is now Mexico City, such as Lake Xochimilco and Lake Chalco.[1] These lakes were drained by Spanish settlers after the conquest of the Aztec Empire, leading to the destruction of much of the axolotl's natural habitat.As of 2020, the axolotl was near extinction[6][7] due to urbanization in Mexico City and consequent water pollution, as well as the introduction of invasive species such as tilapia and perch. It is listed as critically endangered in the wild, with a decreasing population of around 50 to 1,000 adult individuals, by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and is listed under Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).[2] Axolotls are used extensively in scientific research due to their ability to regenerate limbs, gills and parts of their eyes and brains.[8] Further research has been conducted to examine their heart as a model of human single ventricle and excessive trabeculation.[9] Axolotls were also sold as food in Mexican markets and were a staple in the Aztec diet.[10]Axolotls should not be confused with the larval stage of the closely related tiger salamander (A. tigrinum), which are widespread in much of North America and occasionally become paedomorphic. Neither should they be confused with mudpuppies (Necturus spp.), fully aquatic salamanders from a different family that are not closely related to the axolotl but bear a superficial resemblance

Annotated ELA
27. Tracing and Evaluating Arguments Using the Podcast: Smash, Boom, Best

Annotated ELA

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 9:09


Do your students struggle to trace and evaluate an argument? You and your students will love this fun and engaging solution. Students will become proficient at tracing and evaluating arguments and identifying and analyzing claims, reasons, and evidence using the podcast Smash, Boom Best. Smash, Boom, Best is a funny, smart debate show for kids. Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best: Pikachu vs. Mario, Lollipops vs. Popcorn, Flamingos vs. Axolotls, Mermaids vs. Bigfoot, Cats vs. Dogs, Spiderman vs. Batman, Refrigerators vs. Toilets, Minecraft vs. Lego… the list goes on. Not to mention, you don't have to worry about mature content or language with this podcast and your students will love the silly topics. Want to give Smash, Boom, Best a try? Grab Trace an Argument Middle School and pair the listening sheets with the podcast. Students will be engaged the entire time. Three Ways to Use Smash, Boom, Best in the ClassroomStudents write their own arguments using topics from the podcastStudents determine the winner of the episode and debate or argue in pairs or groups. Listen for types of arguments and evidence andeEvaluate itShow notes: annotatedela.com/episode27Want more support on tracing arguments? Grab the Trace an Argument Middle School resourceVisit the blog for more on Smash, Boom, Best and tracing arguments: Trace and Evaluate an Argument Middle School Using Smash, Boom, Best Listen to Smash, Boom, BestFollow along on Instagram @annotatedela

Stuff You Should Know
Axolotls: The Smiling Salamander from Mexico

Stuff You Should Know

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 48:45 Transcription Available


It's a listener request! Axolotls are one of the more amazing animals roaming the planet right now – they can regenerate parts of their brains, can fight off tumors, are found in the wild only in one single lake? And did we mention they smile all the time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Men in Charge
Men in Charge in Brief(s): Axolotls!

Men in Charge

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 5:00


Who needs a fresh axolotl? Listener, perhaps you'd like to buy one...

Ö1 Vom Leben der Natur
Die erstaunlichen Fähigkeiten des Axolotls (5)

Ö1 Vom Leben der Natur

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 4:46


Der Axolotl kann auch Teile des Gehirns regenerieren. Wie er das genau macht, ist teilweise noch unbekannt. Um seine Fähigkeiten besser zu verstehen, widmet sich das Forschungsteam rund um Elly Tanaka am IMP der Axolotl-Grundlagenforschung. - Sendung vom 08.09.2023

Ö1 Vom Leben der Natur
Die erstaunlichen Fähigkeiten des Axolotls (4)

Ö1 Vom Leben der Natur

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 4:45


Der Grund, warum die Forschung so sehr am Axolotl interessiert ist: Er ist ein Weltmeister der Regeneration. Wenn ihm ein Bein abgebissen wird, oder sich Zähne in sein Rückenmark bohren, wachsen ihm die verlorengegangen Körperteile nach, als exakte Kopie. - Sendung vom 07.09.2023

Ö1 Vom Leben der Natur
Die erstaunlichen Fähigkeiten des Axolotls (3)

Ö1 Vom Leben der Natur

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 4:43


In Wien gibt es die größte Axolotl-Kolonie der Welt - am Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP). Die Entwicklungsbiologin Katharina Lust erzählt über das Aussehen, die Lebensweise und die Fähigkeiten der Axolotl und führt durch die Axolotl-Kolonie, in der über 2000 kleine Wassermonster leben.

Ö1 Vom Leben der Natur
Die erstaunlichen Fähigkeiten des Axolotls (2)

Ö1 Vom Leben der Natur

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 4:46


Der Axolotl stirbt in freier Wildbahn aus. Denn das einzige Seegebiet, in dem er natürlich vorkommt, wurde beinahe zur Gänze von der Metropole Mexico City verschluckt. Sein verbliebener Lebensraum wurde teilweise trockengelegt, verschmutzt und mit Barschen und anderen Räubern besetzt. - Sendung vom 05.09.2023

Ö1 Vom Leben der Natur
Die erstaunlichen Fähigkeiten des Axolotls (1)

Ö1 Vom Leben der Natur

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 4:44


Der Name "Axolotl" kommt von den Azteken und bedeutet übersetzt so viel wie "Wassermonster". Dabei macht das bis zu 35 Zentimeter lange Tier einen friedlichen Eindruck. Das ovale, scheinbar lächelnde Gesicht wird von baumartigen Kiemenanhängen umrahmt. Der Axolotl verbringt sein gesamtes Leben im Larvenstadium im Wasser. Er metamorphosiert nicht und kriecht von sich aus niemals an Land. Er bleibt für ewig ein Kind. Und kann sich trotzdem fortpflanzen. - Sendung vom 04.09.2023

Your Positive Imprint
Dogs Cats Turtles Axolotls - kids caring for their pets. Cameron and Connor

Your Positive Imprint

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 21:47


Twelve year old Connor and ten year old Cameron love their pets. They open up about the responsibilities and the joys of living and caring for seven pets.

Curious Kid Podcast
Curious About Axolotls

Curious Kid Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 12:05 Transcription Available


In episode 238, we get curious about axolotls for Oliver from Missouri, Natalie from Kentucky, Leo from Australia, and Luke from Washington State.  What are axolotls?  What is the difference between an axolotl and a salamander?  Where can axolotls be found in the wild?  What makes them different from almost all other animals? Visit the Curious Kid Podcast Website - http://www.curiouskidpodcast.com Send Us An E-mail - curiouskidpodcast@gmail.comLeave Us A Voicemail - 856-425-2324Support Us On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/CuriouskidpodcastShop Curious Kid Podcast Merchandise - http://tee.pub/lic/fqXchg3wUVUFollow Us On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/curiouskidpod/Follow Us On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/curiouskidpodcast/Follow Us On Twitter - https://twitter.com/CuriousKidPod

Cool Facts About Animals
Axolotls - plus interview with Dr. S. Randal Voss

Cool Facts About Animals

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 31:08


Axolotls are territorial, regenerative, and maybe hold the secret to eternal youth. Oh, and they're suuuuper cute. In this episode, we share 10 cool facts about axolotls, then we share our interview with Dr. S. Randal Voss. Dr. Voss is one of the leading experts on axolotls, and he shares all sorts of facts about what makes them unique, why they are critically endangered in the wild, and how kids can help protect them.  Find out more about Dr. Voss's lab here: http://www.vosslab.com If you want to financially support our podcast, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/coolfactsaboutanimals  Want some CFAA merch? Get it here: https://www.zazzle.com/store/coolanimalspod/products 

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
How do axolotls regrow parts of their bodies–including their brains?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 19:36


In addition to having faces that look like a smiley emoticon, axolotls are as fascinating to scientific researchers as they are to kids because of their amazing ability to regenerate parts of their bodies, including their brains! In this episode we answer kids' questions about these curious salamanders with Dr. Randal Voss, a professor at the University of Kentucky. That lab alone has thousands of axolotls, but these creatures are critically endangered in the wild, where they live exclusively in the depleted and polluted waterways of Mexico City's Lake Xochimilco. Questions we tackle in this episode: How do axolotls regrow parts of their brains? What did axolotls evolve from? Can axolotls survive out of water? Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript

Zen Exotic Zoo
Kasey Talks Critters Ep 4 | "All About Axolotls" ft. Shelby

Zen Exotic Zoo

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 23:33


Hey Zen Friends! We are back with another episode of Kasey Talks Critters, a live series event in which our Animal Care Manager, Kasey, brings in reptile experts from around the globe! For today's episode, Kasey is joined by one of Zen Habitat's very own Gurus and former Axolotl breeder, Shelby! We were asked so many great questions by our fans about Axolotls! Shelby, a former axolotl breeder, had many great tips for Axolotl care. She even provided some very useful tips for those wanting to look into axolotl breeding! Did you learn anything new about Axolotls? Is there anything else you'd like us to answer? What reptiles or other animals should we feature next on Kasey Talks Critters? Let us know!

Smash Boom Best
Axolotls vs. Flamingos

Smash Boom Best

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 35:45 Very Popular


Today's ani-melee features an amphibian with frilly gills and a pink bird with a bent bill. It's axolotls vs. flamingos! Comedian, puppeteer and podcaster Tim Platt champions axolotls in a wild face-off with writer, comedian and flamingo fan Katie McVay. Which side will take home first prize? Fabulous flamingos or awe-inspiring axolotls? Splash over to smashboom.org to vote for the team YOU think won!

Who Smarted?
What superpowers does an Axolotl have?

Who Smarted?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 14:28 Very Popular


What is an Axolotl? Why do they look so interesting and cute? Where does the name Axolotls come from and does it really mean, 'Water Monster'? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well that was fun!
That's Axo-lot of facts!

Well that was fun!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 34:57


Join me and two guest hosts as we learn about Axolotls, and talk about Pokemon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/well-that-was-fun/support

Garbage Brain University
GBU 308: How To Make Infinite Axolotls

Garbage Brain University

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 42:36


Axolotl genes, touching animals, hairless cats, how to regrow an eyeball (if you're a human,) how to regrow other stuff (if you're an axolotl,) and the weird experiments people have done with axolotls. Plus, the one weird secret you actually for sure didn't know about axolotls! Listen now.Are you not a patron yet? You need to hop on that soon (hit that button above to convert your free “i get this email” into an actual patronage of GBU!) You'll get the 150 episodes you haven't heard, plus access to our secret group chat.natalie & drew This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.garbagebrainuniversity.com/subscribe

World According To Noah
Revisiting Axolotls and Science

World According To Noah

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 34:02


This week we talk about what games we are playing these days. Noah gives his thoughts on his new game he is playing, Slime Ranchers, and I don't understand it. We talk about how we are enjoying the latest Diablo. Noah tells us about the class he had this week about Axolotls. (It was with Outschool and he really enjoyed it.) We then talk about some very small robots and giraffe leg braces. Oh yeah and cant forget the Texas wolfman. Anyway I hope you enjoy the episode and have a great week.

Loper & Randi in The Morning
5-10-22 Loper & Randi - Alabama Fugitives Caught, Baby formula, Lake Mead Bodies, Treadmill Trivia, Lou Malnati's, Axolotls

Loper & Randi in The Morning

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 119:44


Is Amber Heard snorting cocaine in the courtroom? The Alabama fugitives were caught in in Indiana. More bodies have been found in Lake Mead. Lou Malnati's pizza is coming to Columbus. Plus, Treadmill Trivia, dirty Minds, baby formula shortage, axolotls, bearded dragons and more!

Strange Animals Podcast
Episode 275: The Axolotl, the Hellbender, and Friends

Strange Animals Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 18:14


This week it's Zoe and Dillon's episode! They wanted to learn about some really interesting salamanders, including the axolotl and the hellbender! A big birthday shout-out to Heather R. too. The very happiest of birthdays to you! Further reading: Mexico City's endangered axolotl has found fame—is that enough to save it? How Do Salamanders Breathe? Most wild axolotls are brown: Most captive-bred axolotls are leucistic: The hellbender doesn't have external gills as an adult: The red eft, the juvenile stage of the red-spotted newt: Adult mudpuppies have external gills just like axolotls do: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. We're your cohosts, Zoe and Dillon. And I'm your third cohost, Kate Shaw. This week we have Zoe and Dillon's episode, and they want to learn about the axolotl, the hellbender, and some other salamanders. It'll be the greatest amphibian episode ever! But first, we have a birthday shout-out! Happy birthday to Heather R.! I hope the weather is perfect for your birthday and you get to go out and appreciate it. So, let's start with the axolotl, because everyone loves it! “Axolotl” isn't the way it's pronounced in its native country of Mexico, since it comes from the name of an Aztec god of fire and lightning, but it's the common pronunciation in English so I'm going to stick with that one. In addition to Zoe and Dillon, at least one other listener has suggested we cover the axolotl. That would be Rosy, and I apologize to anyone else who suggested it but whose name didn't make it onto the suggestions list. Way back in episode 104, about tiger salamanders, we learned that the tiger salamander is closely related to the axolotl. But the two species look very different most of the time because the axolotl exhibits a trait called neoteny. In most salamanders, the egg hatches into a larval salamander that lives in water, which means it has external gills so it can breathe underwater. It grows and ultimately metamorphoses into a juvenile salamander that spends most of its time on land, so it loses its external gills in the metamorphosis. Eventually it takes on its adult coloration and pattern. But the axolotl doesn't metamorphose. Even when it matures, it still looks kind of like a big larva, complete with external gills, and it lives underwater its whole life. Very rarely, an axolotl metamorphoses into an adult form, at which point it looks a whole lot like a tiger salamander. This generally happens if the individual is exposed to excess iodine in its diet, and metamorphosing like this may actually lead to the axolotl's death. Axolotls exhibit neoteny because it gives them an advantage in their natural range, so even though it seems strange to us compared to all those other salamanders, it's what the axolotl is supposed to do. The axolotl's natural range is very specific. Originally it lived in two large, cold lakes in the Valley of Mexico. This is where Mexico City is and it's been a hub of civilization for thousands of years. A million people lived there in 1521 when the Spanish invaded and destroyed the Aztec Empire with introduced diseases and war. The axolotl was an important food of the Aztecs and the civilizations that preceded them, and if you've only ever seen pictures of axolotls you may wonder why. Salamanders are usually small, but a full-grown axolotl can grow up to 18 inches long, or 45 cm, although most are about half that length. Also if you've only ever seen pictures of axolotls you may think they're all white or pink. That's actually rare in the wild. Most wild axolotls are brown, greenish-brown, or gray, often with lighter speckles. They can even change color somewhat to blend in with their surroundings better. It's captive axolotls that are so often white or pink, or sometimes other colors or patterns. That's because they're bred for the pet trade and for medical research, because not only are they cute and relatively easy...