Names are often a tad misleading. This is definitely the case with the axolotl, which is often referred to as the “Mexican walking fish.” First, this little guy is not a fish; rather, he’s a neotenic ...
Salamanders, such as axolotls, hatch in ponds alongside hungry siblings that nibble on them. This may explain why they evolved the ability to regenerate missing limbs and gills. In contrast, humans ...