The excellent book, "The ancestor's tale " by Richard Dawkins has an interesting chapter 'Axolotl's tale' which explains about neoteny or progenesis, the evolutionary consequence of which is called paedomorphosis. The axolotl is just an extreme among salamanders. Many species seem to be , to some extent, paedomorphic, others do other heterochronically interesting things. Axolotls treated with thyroxine lose their gills and become dry land salamanders. See Talkorigins & evolutionfairytale
there are other subspecies in the lake of patzcuaro (michoacan) too, but again, they're very threatened due to pollution, I've never seen them in any pet stores around here in michoacan. I'd love to have one or 2
As of 2010[update], wild axolotls are near extinction[1] due to urbanization in Mexico City and polluted waters. Nonnative fish such as African tilapia and Asian carp have also recently been introduced to the waters. These new fish have been eating the axolotls' young, as well as its primary source of food.[2] The axolotl is currently on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's annual Red List of threatened species.[3] Post this on all videos about Axolotl if you care :(
@CrossingCappy heck yeah fukin bastards, my mom said that there used to be so many Axo's in the lake but then some retarded mayor let retards import carp into the lake and now there aren't none left.
To all the people whining about how awful it is to keep an endangered animal as a pet, these animals are not taken from the wild. They only exist in two locations in Mexico, and all the ones people keep as pets are captive bred. Isn't it better to preserve a species in captivity than let it die out altogether?
everytime someone asks "where or how did you get it" they're is never an answer. I want one but maybe its through the black market or something.. they're a "protected" species native to mexico, mexico. (mexico state) but somehow people have it in this country and they are hard to find and you don't see them in fish stores catalogs. I want one but I don't want to go to mexico to get one cause it's a federal crime now ;)
@RockUgud I live in australia and i got 2 of them from my local pet shop they are endangered but are bread in captivity and sold as pets all over the globe just go around asking pet shops to order some in
@Bamchikibam i think that you can have an aquarium at least bigger than 10 gallons. and if you want to set him with a snail, you might want to wait a while cuz he might eat them but he won't when he's at least7 years old or something
@Snowpoint1 Thanks, you are correct. It's a species of Tiger Salamander that keeps it's gills. Mudskippers are fish, Mudpuppies are a different family of salamanders which look similar. Axlotls originate from Mexico.
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ssoooo tiny beautiful axolotl i love theses animals there so quirky and cute please check out my vids of mine :)
nenediva88 1 month ago
What colour is he? white or golden? i have one baby that looks exactly like him! and i want to know what colour will he be when hes an adult!
111PuLiS 2 months ago
Ohmygod. A shiny axolotl.
autumncanales 3 months ago
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GREWSUMJASON 3 months ago
They get very lonely, if you dont have another, get one asap, their social creatures and need the company.
OmmaNiahma 4 months ago
i want a black one........ cute <3
AnimalsGirlful 4 months ago
The excellent book, "The ancestor's tale " by Richard Dawkins has an interesting chapter 'Axolotl's tale' which explains about neoteny or progenesis, the evolutionary consequence of which is called paedomorphosis. The axolotl is just an extreme among salamanders. Many species seem to be , to some extent, paedomorphic, others do other heterochronically interesting things. Axolotls treated with thyroxine lose their gills and become dry land salamanders. See Talkorigins & evolutionfairytale
zytigon 4 months ago
awww :DD even cuter when a baby :DD
smileyfaceXD101 6 months ago
I have never seen fuish like this.. iwas looking up goldfish vids and saw this... hmmm
theboltz1001 7 months ago
@theboltz1001 Not a fish, it is a type of salamander like amphibian.
PolarHevellAnimation 7 months ago
awwwwwwwwwwwww
krlosshs 7 months ago
I wish to have this pet ! Is it not hard to keep ? They don't bite ?
4Botyok 7 months ago
lol where do you people buy these things?
vaporousshadow 7 months ago
albino tadpoles!!!!! xD
rtejada70 8 months ago
there are other subspecies in the lake of patzcuaro (michoacan) too, but again, they're very threatened due to pollution, I've never seen them in any pet stores around here in michoacan. I'd love to have one or 2
TheStrayHotdog 8 months ago
He's so adorable! I'm very happy for you :).
xpkxheeling 8 months ago
@kdunham97 Those are his insidies.
Tacolord125 8 months ago
As of 2010[update], wild axolotls are near extinction[1] due to urbanization in Mexico City and polluted waters. Nonnative fish such as African tilapia and Asian carp have also recently been introduced to the waters. These new fish have been eating the axolotls' young, as well as its primary source of food.[2] The axolotl is currently on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's annual Red List of threatened species.[3] Post this on all videos about Axolotl if you care :(
CrossingCappy 9 months ago
@CrossingCappy heck yeah fukin bastards, my mom said that there used to be so many Axo's in the lake but then some retarded mayor let retards import carp into the lake and now there aren't none left.
angy6x6 9 months ago
Kawaiikawaiikawaiikawaii ;-;
Kelikitten 9 months ago
plz watch my vid need advice on kepping them. if you say a good name i will sub u and call my fish it. plz plz plz plz
xxxdeadlynukexxx 10 months ago
cute! ^-^
milatica123 10 months ago
this things live in xochimilco, mexico i think
Geraa24 10 months ago
Where did you get him/her from?
VooDooDollyAngel 10 months ago
a will axolotl apers will axolotl attack you ¡¡¡¡¡
luponi222 10 months ago
how old is this axie?? i have two babies, they are about two months old. so sticking cute!!
dsalerno215 11 months ago
Cute
ZodiacK001 11 months ago
To all the people whining about how awful it is to keep an endangered animal as a pet, these animals are not taken from the wild. They only exist in two locations in Mexico, and all the ones people keep as pets are captive bred. Isn't it better to preserve a species in captivity than let it die out altogether?
HolliverCoops 11 months ago
LOL to the intense music.
garandross 11 months ago
One bloodworm got OWNED by a hungry group of axolotl
Julesocarina64 1 year ago
HOW THE F@#& DID I END UP HERE?!!!...
maderaiswood 1 year ago
This animal is almost extinct :( what are people thinking .... so sad
Sagatiaej 1 year ago
@Sagatiaej it's already is...
paldoyam 1 year ago
@paldoyam They're not extinct..
Tacolord125 1 year ago
In Japan they call them Wooper Loopers. They aren't mudkips D<
Chihirios10 1 year ago
i like tertles
James10836 1 year ago 5
@James10836 But axolotl are still more awesome !!!
Julesocarina64 1 year ago
its hard for an axolotl this small to live in such a big tank ://////
UltimaWeapon095 1 year ago
What did you feed him when he was this small? How big is he now?
stringy220 1 year ago
ajajajaj she is a very nice and funny
jose33691 1 year ago
Awesome management of focus and depth of field dude
HazySpirit 1 year ago
Everyone asking where I got it from, check wardsci(dot)com
Tacolord125 1 year ago
@Tacolord125 i just ordered 2 wild types from them!!!
josephmlong 1 year ago
OMG! its soooo cute! although i didnt know what it was until just this morning......
Pringle64 1 year ago
everytime someone asks "where or how did you get it" they're is never an answer. I want one but maybe its through the black market or something.. they're a "protected" species native to mexico, mexico. (mexico state) but somehow people have it in this country and they are hard to find and you don't see them in fish stores catalogs. I want one but I don't want to go to mexico to get one cause it's a federal crime now ;)
RockUgud 1 year ago
@RockUgud I live in australia and i got 2 of them from my local pet shop they are endangered but are bread in captivity and sold as pets all over the globe just go around asking pet shops to order some in
ftwCALftw 1 year ago
can i hold them with big snails (2-3centimeters) in a 60 gallon (200liter) aquarium?
Bamchikibam 1 year ago
@Bamchikibam i think that you can have an aquarium at least bigger than 10 gallons. and if you want to set him with a snail, you might want to wait a while cuz he might eat them but he won't when he's at least7 years old or something
bubbajoshdan 1 year ago
@bubbajoshdan ok, thanks for the fast anwser
Bamchikibam 1 year ago
@Bamchikibam no prob!
bubbajoshdan 1 year ago
Where did you get your axolotl, I wonder? :D
MonsterHunter04 1 year ago
wow in the lil pic it looked like there will be thousands
TargouniusKILLER 1 year ago
That thing is small :o
dialga8666 1 year ago
Real life Mudkip. ! :D
KimikoHanakari13 1 year ago
CUUUUUTE
TTChopper88 1 year ago
PEOPLE, THIS IS NO MUDKIP, THIS IS WHAT WE ALL CALL A WOOPER.
Snowpoint1 1 year ago 83
@Snowpoint1 Thanks, you are correct. It's a species of Tiger Salamander that keeps it's gills. Mudskippers are fish, Mudpuppies are a different family of salamanders which look similar. Axlotls originate from Mexico.
sjlove2bird 1 year ago
@Snowpoint1: Thank you! Finally, someone gets that! (I've posted that in two or three other videos :P)
Wooper are my third favorite Pokemon! :D
firearrow2000 1 year ago
they are amazing ! omg . i didnt think they were real >:) i must capture one a raise it level untill i beat the elite 4 with him
08robertb 1 year ago 3
They look more like Toothless the dragon from that movie than a 'mudkip' to me :P
Just that it doesn't breath fire and has no wings XD
Reminds me nothing like a mudkip.
Cute little guy, like the yellow in it then the white and pink ones, am planing to get one...
KDragongirl 1 year ago
OMG! its so tinyyy! <3
lilshortyk6 1 year ago
This is so cool !!!! and cute !!!
lholly98 1 year ago
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funimationdeath 1 year ago
I WANT ONE Dx
PopPrincess921 2 years ago 4
@PopPrincess921 I want one to
HaisamDrum 1 year ago
you can buy them onlline for like 30 buck needs at least ten gallon tank
funimationdeath 1 year ago
where can you buy them online?????? please tell me! :) I want one just like this one..
HeLODreAMdotCOm 1 year ago
poor choice of music, but cute axie nonetheless.
RayneAeon 2 years ago 2
HOW ARE ITS GILLS GOLD?! its soo cute want 1
dannyodon 2 years ago
where did u get that axolotl i want one
piranhaskillers 2 years ago
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stretch the shitty video
Gozer3 2 years ago
So i heard you liek mudkipz/axelotls
SKSKMattyD 2 years ago 36
@SKSKMattyD /woopers
MXZCharlie 1 year ago
OMG soooo cute. *sniff* my baby was that small once. aww. Congrats, very adorable.
MultiverseQueen 2 years ago 2
cool i have a Axolotl
EquineKyah 2 years ago
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DarkSoldier2142 2 years ago
lol james using blakes computer
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xwazar 2 years ago