Biology
True of False: The Axolotl is an amphibian.
TRUE
Because they are easy to breed, tough to kill and super cute; Axolotls are very popular _____.
Pets!
Axolotl can be one of ____ different colors.
5!
Leucistic (lucy), Wild (brown), Gold, Cyan, Blue
True or False: Axolotls are very picky eaters.
FALSE.
Axolotls will eat just about anything they can catch (small fish, worms, insects and mollusks)
Axolotls are closely related to __________.
Salamanders
The Axolotl can grow to be as long as _____ Inches.
a. 3
b. 10
c. 17
B.
Average length of an adult Axolotl is about 10 inches
True or False: Wild Axolotles are critically endangered.
True! There are an estimated 1000 wild Axolotls left in the world.
True or False: An Axolotl will attack if you get too close.
False! They only attack aquatic mobs, but never people, turtles, or dolphins.
Perch and Tilapia, 2 types of fish, are natural _________ to the Axolotl.
Predators or enemies
The name comes from Xolotl, an Aztec god that was this type of animal.
Dog.
Atl - Aztec word for water
Xolotl - Aztech dog god
Similar to starfish, an Axolotl can _____ parts of its body if it gets seriously injured.
Regrow or Regenerate
In captivity, Axolotls are usually _____. In the Wild, they are usually a greenish brown or black.
White
If stuck on land, an Axolotl will immediately head towards the nearest source of _____.
Water!
True or False: Axolotls are delicious.
True! Before they were declared endangered, people ate them fried or roasted.
The three 'horns' on each side of its face are really _____.
Gills!
Females can produce 300-1000 of these, up to three times a year.
Eggs!
Although an Axolotl lives most of its life in the water, it can occasionally spend time on dry land. This has lead to its nickname: The Mexican _______ Fish.
Mexican WALKING Fish
If an axolotl is attacked, it might 'play ____' while it recovers some health.
True or False: Other than the Tilapia and Perch (types of fish), the Axolotl has very few natural enemies.
True
True or False: Like most amphibians, Axolotls go through metamorphosis before they reach adulthood.
False! Even though Axolotls grow up to 12 inches, they never change their form.
True or False: Axolotls are very attentive parents.
False! Once the eggs hatch, they are on their own.
True or False: Wild Axolotls can be found all over the world.
FALSE. They can only be found in one place: Lake Xochimilco, just outside Mexico City
An axolotl has _____ health points.
14!
True or False: Axolotl have very sharp teeth.
False!
Scientists are trying to copy the Axolotls ability to regenerate so that it can be used by _____.
People!