The **axolotl** (*Ambystoma mexicanum*), also known as the Mexican walking fish, is a fascinating amphibian native to the lakes and canals of Xochimilco, Mexico. Unlike most amphibians, axolotls retain their larval features throughout their entire lives, a phenomenon called *neoteny*. This means they keep their gills and live underwater permanently. They are also renowned for their incredible regenerative abilities—they can regrow entire limbs, parts of their heart, and even sections of their brain!

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