Appearance
What type of small animal is an axolotl?
Salamander
Where do wild axolotls live?
Underwater in lakes and canals
Because axolotls are carnivores, what do they eat?
Meat
An axolotl is an amphibian. Do axolotls have scales?
How many legs does an axolotl have?
Four legs
Which body parts help an axolotl to breathe underwater?
Six feathery gills
Which of these is a food item that axolotls eat?
Small fish
Do axolotls have teeth?
No, axolotls don't have teeth.
What common skin colours do wild axolotls have?
A. Brown, grey or black
B. Red, yellow or blue
Near which city can wild axolotls be found?
Mexico city
How do axolotls take in their food?
By sucking it up
What super power do axolotls have if a body part gets damaged?
They can regrow their body parts.
What colours are unusual to see on wild axolotls?
White or pink
What features help axolotls swim underwater? (3)
Tail, fin, and webbed feet
Why do axolotls sometimes swallow gravel or small rocks?
To help break down food in their stomach
What does it mean when people say axolotls are 'endangered'?
There are only a small number of axolotls.
Why is skin colour important for wild axolotls?
What kind of water do axolotls like to live in?
Freshwater with plants and rocks
What does the word 'nocturnal' mean for axolotls?
They are most active at night.
How are people helping to protect endangered axolotls?
By looking after their habitat and building shelters.