Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum)

Amphibians

Why it should be protected?

They are currently listed by CITES as an endangered species and by IUCN as

critically endangered in the wild, with a decreasing population. Axolotls are used

extensively in scientific research due to their ability to regenerate limbs.

How can it be protected?

To protect Axolotls is important to know what threats its survival.

Pollution in the water canals of Mexico and introducing two exotic animals (carps and

Tilapias) in the canals have produced the decrease in the population of axolotls.

The Mexican government already built special spaces for the axolotls where they

can be free and save the specie.

Benefits of its protection

This salamander could well spark a revolution in medicine, giving us the power to

regenerate tissue, heal any body part, maybe even regrow an entire arm or leg.

As an extra, a curious investigation says that regeneration could be an ability that every

living beings had, but was suppress in the evolution process.