The Amazing Axolotl: Mexico City's Endemic Amphibian
Fri, Apr 19, 2024
LIVE at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM PT
LIVE at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM PT
Presented by Melissa Silva
You’re likely familiar with the axolotl’s adorable visage. But did you know that this tiny salamander was once considered a god in Aztec mythology, or that nowadays it is the subject of scientific research due to its ability to regenerate its limbs -- and even its heart and brain? Mexico Expedition Leader and marine biologist Melissa Silva lives in Mexico City, where she has first-hand experience observing axolotls, which are endemic to the lakes and canals of Xochimilco. She shares the natural history of the species: its biology, its cultural and ecological importance, the threats it faces, and what’s being done to protect it.
You’re likely familiar with the axolotl’s adorable visage. But did you know that this tiny salamander was once considered a god in Aztec mythology, or that nowadays it is the subject of scientific research due to its ability to regenerate its limbs -- and even its heart and brain? Mexico Expedition Leader and marine biologist Melissa Silva lives in Mexico City, where she has first-hand experience observing axolotls, which are endemic to the lakes and canals of Xochimilco. She shares the natural history of the species: its biology, its cultural and ecological importance, the threats it faces, and what’s being done to protect it.
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