If you don't like these animals, please keep it to yourself, and don't spread negativity. The Mexican walking fish, also known as the axolotl, is a critically endangered species. The population of these unique animals is decreasing rapidly. Although they are called "walking fish," they are actually amphibians. "They are able to regenerate their limbs up to 5 times with full regrowth taking only a few weeks." - earthday.org They live exclusively in the lake complex of Xochimilco. "Accustomed to being a top predator in its habitat, this species has begun to suffer from the introduction of large fish into its lake habitat." - National Geographic The draining and contamination of the lake waters are also a threat to these creatures. Currently, there are around 700-1200 Mexican walking fish left. The main cause of the decline in the axolotl population is that the lake water is being drained and contaminated, and the water quality is decreasing, and also large numbers of big fish have been introduced into the lake, which eat axolotl eggs. You can help try to save this species along with many other endangered species by donating to organizations which help endangered animals!
Credits - National Geographic - earthday.org
