The Insane Biology of: The Axolotl

[@davebartosh5]

I had one as a pet when a kid. Didn't realize I had a god in my fishtank.

[@Kektamusprime]

All hail lord Axolotl!

[@isuckatcomment9357]

me too it never eats and decided to go out of water to continue its passion of...... being dead

[@owo5869]

Hail

[@sayedelghairb8640]

Glory be to Allah , the Most High, the Great 🙏🙏🙏🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Creator of everything Allah Almighty who gave everything its creation and then guided

[@HazyShayd]

@@sayedelghairb8640 lol.

[@MKJNS7086]

Bought two as a present for my wife. They're interesting little animals and a lot more intelligent than I would have thought. They recognize my wife as the one who feeds them; when she walks in the room they come to the front of the tank and start swimming up and down to get her attention. If someone told me they do that never would have believed them.

[@realscience]

ones raised in the lab are often considered to be too "domesticated," which is another problem with lab-reared animals vs wild ones. They love people too much!! This can skew research and makes it so they don't wanna be released back into the wild

[@MKJNS7086]

@@realscience I could definitely see that with these. No fear, and I think they would have problems catching their own prey.

[@KidzRuleStudios]

Really? My Axolotl does that too!

[@MKJNS7086]

@@KidzRuleStudios That's interesting. Both of ours do it. It's not just a time of day thing, either. They do it when they want food. They also come to the front of the tank if we're in the room to watch the activity.

[@KidzRuleStudios]

@MKJNS7086 mine does literally the exact same thing

[@Promis_QS_Panda]

I'm from Mexico and it kills me to see that one of our national treasures is dying off. Also feel very much impotent at the fact that I can't do much about it. :c

[@StrangerHappened]

Such a cute animal.

[@padreantonioraygozav.raygo9576]

First. Stop crying about it. Second... Teach about it As Much as You Possible Can. Just by Shearing this So Important Documentary. Perhaps Many People in Our Magic México.. Will do Something Significant To Save and Preserve That Unique Living Creature.

[@Tipping_Pointmma]

You can learn and help build back the population even if domestic

[@sonorasgirl]

Wooof, k to some of the comments. It’s like they didn’t watch the video…idk how you’re supposed to bring back a lake system. Sadly other than education there isn’t much we can do. Not your fault, but maybe look into local preservation groups? Maybe they’ll have donation or volunteer opportunities.

[@Miglow]

There was a recent NPR short wave interview on the axolotl in September. One thing they talk about is a chanampa refugio program. Apparently some floating islands for farming are also great axolotl habitats?

[@imalreadyloved]

A friend from college had two axolotls, one was white/pink-ish, the other was black. I always thought they were so cute until one day the white one killed the black one and ate him, also lost a limb (in the fight I guess) but his limb grew back. I was so shocked, had no idea such animals existed. Absolutely amazing creatures, not so cute anymore for me though lol

[@whinybritches]

I call mine my tiny pink alligator. Nature be brutal sometimes

[@Psychoangelindisguise]

Racism 😢

[@Sceptonic]

​@@Psychoangelindisguisewhite on black violence

[@mikem4904]

@@whinybritches or maybe they trying to show us what white people do to the blacks

[@cindyoden6391]

If they can eat each other that may be the reason they are becoming extinct..😮

[@tallibethau7713]

I believe the dragons in "How to Train Your Own Dragon" were inspired by axolotyls LOL. They look so similar and so cute! Saddens me to know about the issues that this species is facing though. Feel sorry for the ones that had their regenerative ability taken away in the lab but I guess it's for the greater good...hard choice.

[@jmk3110]

They were.

[@_..---]

ah yes, the insane biology of their cuteness

[@nichoashinderer1335]

Begone robothot

[@fluentpiffle]

Why is a channel called 'real science' referring to a very natural biology of one of Earth's creatures as 'insane'?

[@indigodnd]

@@fluentpiffle because it gets clicks duh

[@mosesjoe3763]

LOL. Imagine you're age has Chronologically passed 25, BUT you're still Biologically 14... Is that what Axolotles are?

[@midgematic8659]

Learning about scientists finding a new home literally made me choke up. Axolotls are my favorite animal and I try to support any conservation organization centered around them as much as I can. They are such beautiful and magnificent creatures, and Im so happy they have been in the limelight more often these days. I truly hope their wild population can begin flourishing again :,)

[@phoenixfresh8681]

What you said here is beautiful. What are your feelings about keeping one as a pet? I'm interested but not sure if I could give it the enrichment it would want/need.

[@teresacline6672]

Thanks for sharing your poignant words. I also hold great hope that the new lake at the research center will provide an adequate to possibly thriving environment for the axolotl. I had a wild type and a leucistic, the pink one with the black eyes, and they were very social, intelligent, and amazing animals and pets. They were incredibly interactive with me and my family. I dearly love axolotls. Although they require much more special attention and care than a cat or dog, they're well worth the effort and dedication if you have the time and ability to maintain their living environment and meet their needs. They're such precious animals.

[@Derrick678]

Axolotl in Aztecs: *scary water monster god* Axolotl in Minecraft: water wolf that squeaks Axolotl RL: i eat worm *nom*

[@FallenAnvilForge]

I never knew it was a real creature, thought it only existed in Minecraft. Now they are even cooler.

[@Miglow]

@@FallenAnvilForge one of the reasons Minecraft added it was to increase awareness. The axolotl is endangered in the wild.

[@prapanthebachelorette6803]

@@Miglow awww, so good of the developers

[@okaygerepied5388]

Feels bad for the people who don't know what terraria is

[@nighteule]

@@Miglow Yes. I think they added parrots for the same reason. If people see endangered animals in a game that they never knew existed, they're much more likely to care are conserving them. :)

[@cloe412]

It's crazy. A huge city before 1492 thrived along with nature. Imagine if we could go back, learn about their city planning, and improve upon it. We will have much more sustainable, clean, healthy, and beautiful cities. We think technology advances, but not necessarily. This video makes me tear up because there's a beautiful world that I want to live in, but I can't, because people are not working together.

[@DanielEngsvang]

Yeah, most people seems to actually Refuse to cooperate when everything comes around. They absolutely like to spend their time talking about it though, but not that interested when it is about to become a reality as it seems.

[@RanEdgar-ok3wk]

Technology can help us, but it’s also not always the best thing. I think we need a good balance of both so we can encourage and grow as a society and move forward and explore places beyond the stars in the oceans anywhere and also keep our ecosystems thriving.

[@lenomagno]

Yeah, Western culture fucked up everything

[@profquad]

Really good video. Very informative and engaging, without being dramatically sensationalized. Thank you. Lots to think about..

[@davidcoronado3490]

I have an axolotl currently and he’s been with me since 2000 or 2001. And he wasn’t a newborn when I received him. Believe it or not. He is definitely a god in the amphibian world at least.

[@AleksaTovarlaza]

@David_Coronado I plan on buying one and since you are keeping one for a long time, I was wandering if you have some tips, I live in France and they are not that rare or expansive to buy but there is little information to keeping them.

[@propio2957]

Dang, that is a very long-lived axolotl!

[@brandondunn6345]

Damn he’s 20 years old, ain’t that the longest they can live? Yours might actually be a god

[@luchirimoya]

He must be really well cared for to live that long, I'm glad to hear he's still around :D

[@MeBertosta]

Damn, 20 years is awesome. How big is your axolotl right now? Mine is only 6 months old and hearing that they could live longer than I expected, I could never live in fear of losing a pet because of age. Greetings from Indonesia!

[@dannymac6368]

“…real life moon stone…” My goodness, I love this channel. 🥰

[@slevinchannel7589]

This Channel is nice, but Anti-Science is on the Run AND Learning never ends, so that's at least 2 Reasons for me to recommend randomly good Education-Channel of various sorts (including Science-Channel)! In no particular order, i just spam them, if thats ok with you: -Oversimplified! -Doctor Dave Explains. -Veritasium. -Kosmo. -Legal Eagle -Sir Sic. -Cinema Therapy. -Viced Rhino. -Redditor. -ReddX. -Lockstin &. -Its ok to be smart. -Sci Man Dan (maybe that one first?) -SEA. -Practical Engineering. All of them have my stamp of approval. Check them all out and then tell me what 'direction' you want for Future-Recommendations. Have Fun! And Learn much!

[@OninDynamics]

@@slevinchannel7589 To me, Astrum is one of the greatest space channels out there.

[@slevinchannel7589]

@@OninDynamics Thanks! I like 'Hbomberguy' most of all on KZbin.

[@d-star491]

@@slevinchannel7589 I can't help but criticize the presence of many "argument" and "debate" channels on the list. I don't like them. These channels give exposure to the anti-science cults which is what they exactly want. The cranks don't care if they are right, they only care if they are loud enough.

[@d-star491]

@@slevinchannel7589 In my opinion the true heroes are those who keep on publicizing science to those who are curious despite the attacks from bigots (without complaining about it). This channel is an excellent example

[@ZombieZobo]

My 16 year old axolotl just passed away, she was such a pleasure and I learned so much from her 💔

[@LifefulLife]

aw she lived such a good long life ❤

[@lindadevoy4321]

16 years!! Wow

[@MsFlamingFlamer]

So sorry for your loss

[@nesahid]

what did you learn from her? 💜

[@arkvsi8142]

@@nesahid how to be permanently young

[@ProductionStops]

I worked with these animals when I was in college at the University of Kentucky. Very spot on analysis about the origin, application and native habitats of this fascinating creature. 💚

[@fluentpiffle]

Why is a channel called 'real science' referring to a very natural biology of one of Earth's creatures as 'insane'?

[@vivanecrosis]

@@fluentpiffle science is the gathering of information and learning about things. The insane part is how different and amazing things are. The word insane here is just meaning something that is special.

[@fluentpiffle]

@@vivanecrosis Nothing to do with accuracy, then?

[@hugocarrera5765]

The narration the tone of your voice everything you say everything you pronounce perfection I learned so much thank you so so much

[@LaggingLeland]

I spent 20 minutes watching a bunch of cute salamanders while learning about them you earned a sub

[@slevinchannel7589]

This Channel is nice, but Anti-Science is on the Run AND Learning never ends, so that's at least 2 Reasons for me to recommend randomly good Education-Channel of various sorts (including Science-Channel)! In no particular order, i just spam them, if thats ok with you: -Oversimplified! -Doctor Dave Explains. -Veritasium. -Kosmo. -Legal Eagle -Sir Sic. -Cinema Therapy. -Viced Rhino. -Redditor. -ReddX. -Lockstin &. -Its ok to be smart. -Sci Man Dan (maybe that one first?) -Cosmic Sceptic. -Some More News. -SEA. -Practical Engineering. All of them have my stamp of approval. Check them all out and then tell me what 'direction' you want for Future-Recommendations. Have Fun! And Learn much!

[@realscience]

@@slevinchannel7589 check out Real Engineering too! That is the partner channel of Real Science. We work together!

[@slevinchannel7589]

@@realscience I aleady know him and he's in my 'List to recommend stuff randomly to people, so they very likely call me BOT, lol...' Yes, thats the awefully long name of my List... it has this name for a reason... But aint gonna stop! I love recommending stuff!

[@shivamverma9515]

@@realscience I actually got to know your channel from real engineering.

[@nichoashinderer1335]

Axolotl:>{o_o}

[@nini8205]

The narration and information were delivered so beautifully , it almost felt like that one friend explaining you a hard lesson you missed without making you feel stupid . Thank you for this beautiful documentary .

[@MexicoDigDoctor]

Except for her pronunciation of the name. It should be pronounced “Ah-SHOW-lo-tl” (the TL is said somewhat like the “tle” in “little”). That is the original Nahuatl pronunciation. Today, we call them “axolote” (or “ajolote”). It’s pronounced “ah-ho-LO-te”…long O in LO. I don’t mean to be nitpicking, but when you speak both Nahuatl and Spanish, it grates on the nerves to hear it pronounced wrong over and over again.

[@tinystar3010]

Just think of it as the American dialect way of pronouncing it. You just said it yourself, it's pronounced two different ways in the two languages you said, so why is it invalid for her to pronounce it the way most Americans say it? It's obviously natural for it to be said different languages and that's just our way. No one is wrong. Only pronouns should be said identical across all languages such as a formal name. Generic words are up for dialectic pronunciation.

[@uqbartlon1364]

​@@MexicoDigDoctor😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@alitasledz9786]

Thank you, I mainly clicked to find out how it is pronounced. I remember hearing a man of Mayan decent pronounce it a long time ago but couldn’t remember. I knew this wasn’t the same, but still love all the other info in this video.

[@pawned79]

My 10yo daughter loves axolotls. I don’t know why I’m being particularly emotional from this video, but it has really made me cry. I’m going to look and see what digital adoptions there are for axolotls. My daughter has a birthday coming up and a good gift would be a sponsorship in her name. She’s just a bit too young to keep one herself; maybe in high school if she’s still into it.

[@emmanuelezenwere]

get one for her. Help her care for it

[@ryan.1990]

"I don't know why I'm being particularly emotional" Welcome to fatherhood lol

[@electronicbamboo6764]

It’s a challenge to keep them though. They need a large tank and a lot of attention.

[@pawned79]

I appreciate the encouragement. I’ve had experience with keeping live tanks and terrariums before, but I think in our particular situation, it is not the right time. I did contact a nearby zoo, and we’re making arrangements to gift our children with animal sponsorships which includes visits. The Axolotls exhibit is under renovation, so we’re doing sloths and giraffes, but I will definitely be keeping an eye on future opportunities to genuinely help axolotls repopulation and genetic diversification.

[@ebonyobrien5895]

@@pawned79 I think thats a wonderful idea and is safer then getting an animal you dont feel prepared for :)

[@ALERIA441711]

Axolotls are my favorite animals and it really saddens me to hear about their struggles in the wild. I don't know how a person like myself could help but I would if I could. Thank you for this wonderfully informative video

[@RaggamuffinGirl420]

There are nonprofit organizations that you can donate to for research, help them find out how to help the species to not become extinct, etc. Just Google it.

[@jonathanllewellyn5053]

​@@RaggamuffinGirl420 Absolutely :) Also, if you spend a little (or a lot if you have ADHD/ASD brain like me) time researching into axolotl biology/ecology etc, you can talk to your friends and family (and other like minded individuals) about them, increasing information and awareness on these adorable little aztec gods. And that in itself, @Cari Nemia, is how a person like yourself can help, it's the little things that can make a BIG difference! Much love to @Real Science and everyone here! 💜

[@squishykotetsu]

One caveat I have with this (otherwise absolutely brilliant) video, is that you're sort of understating human neuroplasticity. While we might not exactly form new brain tissue after injury, our brain is able to "re-map" or redistribute some of the lost functionality onto other areas, make new neural connections and so on. It was thought that this process ended with adulthood, but we now know that it basically never stops until we die. Although juvenile brains are a lot better at it.

[@pazuzil]

You have the best voice for narrating a science documentary!

[@Mochu_s_Junkyard]

Well, you must don't know how crazy is people about Sir David Attemborough voice His fanbase is the big af and is justified to be honest

[@alejandrofernandez4159]

While really interesting, I can't help but feel bad for all the Axelotl that had to endure amputation and maybe worse for this to be researched. Especially the one that got their rejuvenation blocked.

[@ld7207]

Nothing in your life that you enjoy now as a necessity was even available hundreds of years ago. Everything in your life has required human sacrifice. All medicine and technology has had a human cost. Men used to die building walls around cities to keep out beasts and invaders. Your clothes , jewelry , food, something you buy probably had human cost. If cutting up a lizard can help cure cancer and regrow limbs we should do it our lives are more important than animals especially small ones that only live a few years.

[@ZyrTheMachineGodOfWar]

@@ld7207 harsh but true

[@iHasCaek]

@@ZyrTheMachineGodOfWar research how the germans used jewish prisoners during ww2 to develop a lot of our modern emergency life saving procedures like CPR

[@someperson9998]

It's what had to be done, at least they can regenerate.

[@alejandrofernandez4159]

@@someperson9998 Yes, there is truth in your statement.

[@PaulDozierZZoMBiE13]

I was 40 years old before I ever even knew what an axolotl was. And, I only learned about this amazing creatures because they put one in Animal Crossing New Leaf. Tangential learning is real and wonderful. Such an amazing creature this is. Thanks for this interesting video. Great work!

[@lindaescobedo-cruz3988]

U i5

[@monerinmoneron]

It's a great video indeed. There's a glaring geographical mistake, though, which makes the whole hypothesis of how axolotls evolved dubious: climate around Mexico city and the other lakes mentioned in the video is rather temperate, forest-like. The axolotl evolved in a climate similar to southern France or New Zeland, plus the extra sunlight.

[@cosygracegames]

I learned so many bugs and fish names from animal crossing funny enough 😂😂

[@admiralspyro9722]

Also in Minecraft

[@imlonelypleasehelp5443]

He has been in every game since 2005 with the exception of of the game before new horizons 🫡

[@vice.nor.virtue]

I cannot thank you enough for spending the precious time you have on earth to make this. I am in a terrible condition and learning about this God-like creature gave me something resembling hope for the first time in a long time. I am utterly beside myself with emotion right now and I just want to say thank you to you in every language on earth, but for now I will just go with english and german. Thank you! Danke schon!

[@khusshisharma9815]

the speaker is so articulate and eloquent, very engaging

[@thelonefedora]

Once again, fantastic work. I love this series and cannot wait until each episode releases. Best channel on the platform!

[@realscience]

thanks!!!!!!!

[@theoarcher896]

This series truly is fantastic.

[@exclusivecollector8839]

@@realscience yeah tardigrade is totally one of the most complicated stuff on our planet, I too kinda wanna hear about it

[@Izigurand]

@@sujalchopra. they’re pretty lame

[@Izigurand]

@@sujalchopra. I’m right though. They evolved everything that doesn’t help them but never evolved things that would. Also, it’s pretty funny how you got upset over me saying a certain animal is lame. I didn’t even say anything about you.

[@SoulDelSol]

I cut off tip of my thumb and it regrew. I was told it was because i retained nail bed which produces stem cells. It was incredible process. There was nothing to stitch shut (no skin) and couldn't reattach tip so they used a special material on it for a while. Removing that was horrifying. But there isn't even any scar tissue and my finger print grew back too. However the nerves didn't fair quite as well. It has that asleep pins and needles feeling to it so i did physical therapy to get used to fine motor tasks, and it's pretty much normal now. I wonder if animals new limbs have less sensitivity too though 🤔

[@starsfalldown1234567]

Shut up

[@imagineifyouwereaworm]

@@starsfalldown1234567 why?

[@imagineifyouwereaworm]

I cut the tip of my left ring finger off and it too regrew. I also can’t feel much but pain with it.

[@SoulDelSol]

@@imagineifyouwereaworm i went to flowerpowers channel and read comments on latest video. Apparently they go around KZbin sowing discord wherever they can. Probably an unhappy person trying to spread their misery. Anyway mine was about halfway through the nail, is that about how much you lost? How did you do it? I was cutting weeds with a machete

[@luvbeinghiswife1148]

The human body is absolutely incredible

[@Treksh]

Imagine, just imagine how many keys to immortality, keys to wondrous biological breakthroughs have been lost because of human caused extinctions.

[@Treksh]

@@JozefLucifugeKorzeniowski The problem is that these extintions impact us far too much, those others are unreachable, nothing we can do about them, but the onces that were caused by humans were something we could have changed. Thats why it stings so much.

[@Max4Z]

I feel immortality wouldn’t be a good thing overall 😅

[@animowany111]

@@Max4Z This is not the kind of comic book immortality where you can be trapped in a steel box forever or vented somewhere into space. This is 'just' agelessness, which would be AMAZING to have. I don't think anyone actually wants to get old and have their body just start to malfunction. Fixing that would improve a lot of lives.

[@wojak91]

Humans don't deserve to be immortal.

[@EBTS-3]

You can have an immortal body, but an immortal mind should be first priority, ya might go mad !! You'd be a really young looking person with dementia

[@davekash1]

I always learn a ton from these videos

[@blu_223]

I guess you can say that the axolotl have axoLOTls of mysteries to unfold

[@unyieldingsovereign308]

Do the insane biology of the mantis shrimp next.

[@realscience]

its on the list :)

[@edwardnewgate6583]

@@realscience Thank you so much. When will be realised?

[@rickyspanish492]

@@realscience is the list really long?

[@rickyspanish492]

@@realscience one of my favorites is the archerfish

[@RandomGuy0400]

Pistol shrimp

[@Seansfishingtales]

@12:05 when i was 14 i got my hand caught in a belt sander in shop class, the class before me had a jig set up and when they removed the jig they never put the plate back on correctly, this resulted in my left hand getting sucked in the belt along with my job i was sanding causing one finger to go down to the bone, two fingers with nails removed and a little skin and my pinky and thumb badly grazed, the doctors at the time said my fingers wouldn't grow back and i'd pretty much have a deformed hand for the rest of my life with permanent nerve damage, 6 months later i went back to the same doctor for an unrelated injury and i showed him my fully functional healed hand, you can still see scars around the nails and part of my pinky no longer has a finger print but after listening to this, it explains so much and is bloody awesome!

[@lotll]

Axolotl: so you remember how our ancestors grew lungs just to get on land? Salamander: yeah Axolotl: well let's go back

[@lotll]

I love ax o lots they've been my favorite animal for 5 years

[@Alex-xf9hr]

i feal so smart rn

[@alexanderolivo7433]

I haft to make an essay about my favourite animal and this video explains it so well best one I found

[@yvainestelmack7196]

Xenopus: I am the most important amphibian to science. Axolotl: Hold my detached leg.

[@GruppeSechs]

Water bear: STEP ASIDE

[@benwilms3942]

Well done. Another fantastic area of inquiry communicated to my otherwise uneducated lot and I. From my own first person perspective, it's like the world is getting bigger and more complex with each new video, and I feel like I'm becoming more mindful of both science and the environment as a natural consequence of watching them. Thankyou.

[@fluentpiffle]

Why is a channel called 'real science' referring to a very natural biology of one of Earth's creatures as 'insane'?

[@AifDaimon]

Axototls are the closest we have to a real-life Wolverine/Sabretooth/Deadpool/Mystique (or any other comic book character that has regenerative powers, for that matter)

[@officersoulknight6321]

This lil guy is SCP-682 but not out for blood

[@TwistedSisterK]

What beautiful little creatures, and how very magical they are with their regenerative powers. Seeing them in captivity, in those tiny tanks, barely any water above them and barely any room to even turn around, it brought me to tears 😭

[@davidbintliff2852]

I'm glad she mentioned the Ph levels in the water as well as temperature and altitude that make the difference almost as much as predator to pretty ratios. I grew up being an avid lover of salamanders and mud puppies. They are truly one of the most marvellous of God's creation.

[@houseoffrogsdogs6770]

I love these little guys. I never had one as a pet because of fear of not being able to care for it properly. But they are so beautiful to look at.

[@luigiboi4244]

Why the public isn’t saving this beautiful creature is beyond me.

[@XxCherryT21xX]

Because humans are selfish and will cause harm to other living creatures for our own personal gain.

[@nightshade4873]

there are more axolotls in minecraft than the known population of axolotls around the world especially after one vtuber tried so hard to get a blue axolotl....

[@f2pislife663]

Kanata

[@ash-]

Sad

[@pipebombmailer]

casually expects everyone to know what they mean by ‘one vtuber’ on a science video

[@shine6465]

I'll never forget Kanata's Axolotl black market

[@beetorstevie]

This is a very well made documentary.

[@Vmac1394]

So this is what Frank Herbert was referencing with Dune's Axolotl Tanks. I shuddered when the narrator mentioned using their abilities for ourselves.

[@RabbiPorkchop]

I have 3! I feel lucky to have the opportunity to create an atmosphere for them to thrive. Don't think keeping them is easy, but it has been rewarding,

[@Breal01]

Idk man my wife has two then decided to breed them. We now have over 100 not saying it’s super easy but definitely not insanely hard

[@RabbiPorkchop]

@@Breal01 i could never...

[@RabbiPorkchop]

@@Breal01 edit: the last two additions turned out to be female. So I figured out how that works. #fml

[@kenmurphy6792]

Amazingly informative video. This idea of harnessing the power of the stem cell to devise a way to re-generate lost limbs as well as other tissues .. like brain tissue .. is truly ground breaking.

[@Shawn47]

An axolotl joined our family a few days ago. I knew a lot of the info in this video, but not in nearly this much detail! Thank you. This has been very informative.

[@bogallach9389]

"this ecosystem is truly in my backyard" invoking the Monroe Doctrine is not necessary

[@victoriadetweiler1276]

I think it is so sad some people don’t want it save animals and say “Oh who cares it’s just a stupid animal.” I hope people start to realize that even how weird, creepy, small and annoying animal even a mosquito if they went extinct it would hurt lots of animals that some people love. I love supporting conservation and support lots of wild life biologists trying to save animals. I hope when I grow up I can help save animals that could go extinct, but sadly most of them might be extinct by then.

[@ScottyHunter]

Amazing narration, excellent information. Very very informative and even heart-wrenching to hear about the difficulty these awesome little creatures are facing. I have always wanted one as a pet, but have never had the right tank conditions to keep one happy and healthy. Maybe someday I will be so lucky.

[@snakesonaframe2668]

If heat is the issue, you can get a tank chiller, they aren’t expensive and work really well.

[@VtTraves]

People should do an reaction videos for the maps, forests, lakes, rivers lost and pollution creation. This way there will be a diversity of videos and also brings awareness to others. At least 30% of people could use this to improve their future.

[@Acquaintance6336]

Please do a ball python next! They can survive for up to a year without food as an adult (if they choose to) and someone once told me they eat the lining of their own intestines when in food strike. They're so interesting!

[@PolarisCastillo]

Despite the pronunciations of all the Aztec/Nahuatl names are incredibly wrong here, I do appreciate the detail and quality of this video. The editing, music and research is stellar!

[@branominal]

I can only imagine those axolotls that undergo metamorphosis thinking "yo what the actual fuck"

[@hunterzenger2023]

Has it been proposed to fully artificially recreate an entire ecosystem that perfectly mimics their original ecosystem in a massive tank that mimics all of the other organisms and plant life down to the tiniest detail? Or is that unrealistic?

[@YagamiKou]

probably unrealistic... but on the other hand; zoo's exist I recently went to a zoo with a whole amphibian section was actually bad ass as fuck, but I didnt spot this boi 😠

[@jeannotario7384]

@@YagamiKou theyre too cute to be kept there

[@mrod87]

Animals know the difference between synthetic nature and real nature…hence why animals like pandas no longer reproduce.

[@WheresMyInhaler]

Biologist basically already do that.

[@coreyroberson4550]

7:47 "But these animals all share something in common - they are all invertebrates. In vertebrates like us, regeneration is pretty much limited..." That's a really unfortunate and confusing juxtaposition of invertebrates and in vertebrates. Perhaps "For vertebrates like us..."

[@ivantolosana5594]

Thought the same

[@LoKom12]

I have had a couple axolotls. One of them passed last month (he got sick, rip my Remi) and my fiancé and I have another who’s about 3 years old and his name is Winston. He’s a good boy

[@mariwinkler.r]

Feeling very proud for having animals living in tanks

[@lordorca01]

@@mariwinkler.ralso called prisons for entertainment filled with innocent animals and some water

[@_sn0wbl00d]

I was only here for a biology project, I didnt believe some people clicked this video on purpose until i realized it's actually quite interesting.

[@kid_missive]

incredible script, narration & content. thx!

[@sleavsloth]

your transition from one idea to another is always so smooth! very impressive writing :)

[@officersoulknight6321]

So with the Regeneration, it’s SCP-682 but adorable, aquatic, and not out for blood

[@MissEwe]

Fact

[@KalleVonEi]

Got my axolotl for 9 years now and i even saw ma boi hatching I love u buddy

[@kierankobaissi2396]

i had no idea how incredible this animal was

[@juliehobbs665]

I honestly had no idea, until watching this very informative and intriguing video, that axolotls were only found in Mexico! I also had no idea about there conservation status.. What a loss! I truly hope the new rock quarry lake works to help reintroduce these amazing creatures into the wild! Thank you for yet another video full of nutritious brain food! 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 Bravo!

[@the_fitness_doc]

Petition for the cutest thing of the animal kingdom? 😁

[@swargpatel7634]

I never found them cute honestly. For some reason they always freaked me out when I looked at them. Nonetheless, I appreciate their role in scientific breakthroughs.

[@Snakue]

They are way cuter than dogs

[@atortoiseamongturtles4958]

Axolotl's are awesome! I should've known you'd make a video about them

[@BLAZENYCBLACKOPS]

Stephanie Sammann, you’re a incredibly intelligent and gifted human being, thank you for making us smarter.

[@barkmeoweia]

First time i saw one I was so fascinated with them, never seen something like that in my life, they are an incredible and interesting creature

[@marykalter13]

not knowing about their divine origins i named mine Percy, after Percy Jackson, the demi-god.

[@marykalter13]

not sun of an Aztec god but still divine energy. I guess I subliminally knew

[@AU-hs6zw]

An underrated channel😤 Deserves a lot more subs.

[@16killjoy99]

The axolotl is literally my favorite animap because of how amazing they are.

[@purpledevilr7463]

I know someone who had a stroke or seizure or something. Apparently their brain was torn, and was able to rewire itself back together. I’m not sure if it was neurogenesis but it certainly helps the hope that we have a partial regeneration locked away inside us. She also was classified as brain dead, when they took her off life support she demanded help. She ended up being studied because of all this.

[@kavuela]

What’s her name? I’d like to look up her story.

[@purpledevilr7463]

@@kavuelaI’m not particularly comfortable with sharing names on the internet. That and it happened quite a while ago and the NHS (British health service) doesn’t keep any centralised records so the whole thing has minimal recordings that you can easily access; I’ve tried googling it before but little came up. So sorry. I can also tell you that after she recovered, she had significant behavioural changes, and between us we say she acts quite like an autistic person now (I’m autistic), so that’s another interesting thing.

[@purpledevilr7463]

@@telepathicmagicshop I just can’t remember what it was. Probably the more serious one.

[@_tonyvera]

Can’t say I believe you, but I can’t prove you wrong so…

[@purpledevilr7463]

@@_tonyvera probably a reasonable response. Technically I don’t even know for certain, I’m just trusting what themselves and their family said, and they take a serious enough tone.

[@andresmora5192]

The Axolotl (Ajolote) is an amphibian endemic to Mexico 🇲🇽 its natural habitat is Lake Xochimilco in Mexico City. The Axolotl has had great influence on Mexican culture.

[@tomasgarciafunes5582]

smoothest ad transition I've ever seen, Amazing video btw

[@swatisri2409]

O wow!! I never thought there’s anything left in this world that could capture my attention for more that 5-10 minutes… this video changed my opinion. Thanks for such an amazing informative video!

[@sapelesteve]

Great video & Axolotls are very interesting & unique Salamanders for sure. Let's hope that they don't go extinct.

[@paquiliztli]

As a Nahuatl teacher I can tell you that the correct pronunciation of Axolotl is A-Sho - lo - tl The tl is pronounced closer to a T and like a click. It is not pronounced like tl in “little”

[@sega_sistarz]

Came here to say this.

[@MythicBeanProductions]

I love axolotls and it's really cool to watch this and learn more about them

[@masquerader101]

Quetzalcoatl was for sure a mutated giant axolotl. Imagine how cool it would look

[@Swnsasy]

I have wanted one of them for so many years.. They are the most adorable and one of the most amazing creatures on earth.. Glad I found this channel.. Definitely subbing!!

[@TigerKwan]

Imagine if they went through a metamorphosis normally and just became a god

[@Dinanysos]

Man, I know why it is necessary to do tests for the betterment of humankind, but the thought of axolotls just getting their limbs chopped off with various changing variables makes me wildly uncomfy

[@carbon_no6]

It’s heartbreaking when animals that are benign are pushed to extinction by humans. Either directly or indirectly.

[@Ceerads]

I bought one in Indiana fifty years ago. While I didn’t realize it was a god, I did realize it was very philosophical, sometimes spending hours facing the corner of the tank, contemplating the nature of the universe. 😊

[@crackedemerald4930]

Sounds like a comic book origin story waiting to happen.

[@UncleRJ]

The axolotl is the current evolution of the Light Fury and no one can tell me otherwise.

[@FreedomAnderson]

Melanistic Axolotls resemble Toothless.

[@blazefreezer8788]

The music is simply amazing!!! It made the viewing experience so much better 🤘🏼👐🏼

[@adamreynolds3863]

so if humans crack immortality, then politicians and rich people will never go away.

[@glazzrain3000]

So many of the axolotls shown in this video are kept in bad tank conditions... the lack of gills and gill fluff is an indication that the water condition is bad. Not to mention the gravel and tiny stones that the axolotls can swallow. All of these things are fatal to them.

[@alexanderjefferies7740]

Had one in our bio class in high school. His name was Gareth, who sadly died after the teachers forgot to feed him during the school holidays.

[@arvidassburg4500]

this why you dont keep fish as pets 🤦‍♀ it's just not the same as dogs or cats

[@KirstenGuerrero-g4i]

Thx u helped me with my sieance project

[@Refty]

17:21 cute axolotl being cute and unfortunately angry when people restrain it to take some mouth contents.

[@stoicdeicide2810]

Want to tell you I really appreciated the Pokémon reference. Also, you have risen to my top channel for my interesting documentary moments. Absolutely high quality video and research efforts. Thank you!

[@Zistheone2]

"A-X-O-L-O-T-O-L, my time has come to burn! I invoke the ancient powers so that I may return!"

[@MrSrele95]

In Croatia lives oxy's cousin, the olm (Proteus anguinus) which is also fascinating. It also exhibits neoteny, gives birth to live offspring or eggs, depending on ambient temperature. It has no pigment and can live for months or even years without food.

[@Alaninjas]

I mean, like she said (and this is one of the weirdest things of this animal to me), they can morph into earth salamanders and leave the water for good. They loose their gills, their protective slime coat, their dorsal fin, they develop eyelids, stronger muscles to walk on land and air lungs, etc. They literally become a salamander, closer to a Tiger salamander. It happens sometimes and it has happened to many axolotls I've seen, but so far no one can actually explain why some of them stay in their larvae state their entire life and others grow to become salamanders. It's almost like they choose whether to undergo metamorphosis or not. 🤷

[@matthewdown5378]

From my understanding, the transformation might be an adaptational trait used to evade hostile environments. The transformation is often able to be induced (don't do this) by iodine. It is known that iodine is crucial for thyroid function which regulate growth hormones that partially drive this process. Without sufficient iodine, axolotls will be unable to transform. Additionally, a transformed axolotl has a reduced life span. Just a theory but its possible that the transformation is a last ditch effort to survive. Seems interesting that this is essentially what happens in the mythology. Xolotl attempts to flee through transformation.

[@sophiabang7868]

It's a very energy-expensive process to fully complete metamorphosis at cooler climate and high altitude. The narrator also describes at the beginning of the video the type of habitats that axolotls and other similar neotenic species occupy: permanent water bodies surrounded by desert. Higher intake of air using lungs vs gills would signal to the body that the organism is spending less time in water (could indicate water loss/recession of the water body) and a need to adapt for land living. Other amphibians occupy areas with seasonal precipitation and fluctuating water levels, but the land they have access as adults to is still at least damp. Surrounded by desert, it would be a death sentence to leave the water I think. In captivity, iodine intake/diet and increased respiration by lungs would signal to the body it's time to complete development.

[@PowerRedBullTypology]

​@@matthewdown5378 I wonder to which degree the neoteny in humans is related to iodine deficiency. Some individuals or groups in humans remain more neotenic than others. My sister has always had an uncommon type of thyroid deficency problem and remained much more neotenic than others in the family. She looked young, behaved young and still liked playing with toys as an adult. However, she had a higher IQ than any other in the family. It's my impression that higher neoteny seems to make people higher IQ. Also, if you compare us to apes, then we look like big ape children. (and we are more intelligent too). It seems that the brain remains more adaptable than with less neotenic apes/humans.

[@turun_ambartanen]

at 8:22 you say that "the axolotl retains its regeneration ability throughout its entire life". Does that include the transformed, land-living form?

[@alienowlz]

Had the same question while watching this part!

[@annaa1773]

I was wondering that too

[@apss5736]

yes even the closely related species the tiger salamander can regrow limbs on land so axolotls probaly can too

[@thegoddessofedge]

Axolotl owner here. Can confirm she’s a very cute and powerful god

[@caijon123]

that was the best ad transition I've ever seen

[@unoanus]

im glad minecraft is helping this awesome lil creature get more recognition.