Known as the “Peter Pan” of animals, the Mexican
axolotl is a unique type of salamander that spends its
entire life in its larval form and is found only in
Mexico's Lake Xochimilco. It lives underwater, and its
odd apperance and ability to regenerate body parts
make it a popular animal kept in labs and schools.
Fewer than 1,200 Mexican axolotls remain today
because the lake is drained to provide water for
nearby Mexico City, and it has suffered from the
introduction of invasive species like carp and tilapia,
which eat the axolotls. Roasted axolotl is also
considered a delicacy in Mexico. In June, writer DBC
Pierre collaborated with musicians to creat An Axolotl
Odssey, a symphony in honor of the critically
endangered animal.
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