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Ambystoma mexicanum

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The axolotl, Ambystoma mexicanum, is the best known of the Mexican neotenic mole salamanders belonging to the Tiger Salamander complex. Larvae of this species fail to undergo metamorphosis, so the adults remain aquatic and gilled. The species originates from the lake underlying Mexico City and is also called ajolote (which is also the common name for the Mexican Mole Lizard). Axolotls are used extensively in scientific research due to their ability to regenerate most body parts, ease of breeding, and large embryos. They are commonly kept as pets in the United States, Great Britain, Australia, Japan (sold under the name wooper looper ) and other countries.

As of 2010, wild axolotls are near extinction[1] due to urbanization in Mexico City and polluted waters. Nonnative fish such as African tilapia and Asian carp have also recently been introduced to the waters. These new fish have been eating the axolotls’ young, as well as its primary source of food.[2] The axolotl is currently on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s annual Red List of threatened species.[3]

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Jackie Chan - Half a Loaf of Kung Fu

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TikTok+LunaTik MultiTouch Watch Kits for iPod Nano

They finally made a proper wristband for the new nanos. If you're looking for an Android flavored gadget, I posted a video on the Sony Ericsson LiveView sometime back.

 

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