The End for the Axolotl?

by Stephanie Ernst · 2008-11-05 15:41:00 UTC
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I was a kid the first time I saw a photo of an axolotl, and I was instantly fascinated. I had an immediate flashback to that sense of wonder when I saw the Treehugger post today featuring the salamander--and then nostalgic wonder turned to sorrow. Indeed, two Treehugger posts today were sad ones:

"Ubercool 'Mexican Walking Fish' Nearing Extinction"

We're saddened to learn that the alien-looking Axolotl salamander (Ambystoma mexicanum), aka Mexican walking fish or Mexican water monster, is seriously threatened with extinction because of habitat destruction and water pollution. One of the coolest things about Axolotl - apart from their appearance - is they ability to regenerate most body parts.

"Norwegian Lemmings Threatened by Climate Change"

See both posts for more details and photos.

Stephanie Ernst wrote the original Animal Rights blog at Change.org until December 2009. She can now be found at Animal Rights & AntiOppression.
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