Meet the Awesome Axolotl 🌸🦎
With frilly gills and a face that seems to smile, the axolotl is one of the most captivating amphibians you'll ever meet. Unlike most salamanders, axolotls don’t outgrow their juvenile form, a rare trait known as neoteny.
Native to high-altitude lakes near Mexico City, wild axolotls are now critically endangered. At Mote, they help us teach about adaptation, aquatic ecosystems, and the role of science in conservation.
The axolotls at Mote Aquarium live on in our education classroom and can be visited virtually with MARVEN.
💙 You can symbolically adopt axolotls to support their care and conservation education.
🖥 Bring them to your classroom, camp, or homeschool group through a live Wonderful Animal Virtual Encounter—book a WAVE: Axolotl session today.
📬 Keep in Touch
Want to learn about the latest virtual programs from Mote Marine Laboratory?
- 📧 Send questions or stories to marven@mote.org
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