Plot Summary

Axolotls are one of science’s most studied animals. Why, you ask? These extraordinary salamanders are masters of regeneration: they can flawlessly regenerate body parts ranging from amputated limbs and crushed spines to parts of their eyes and brains. So, how do they do it? And what other secrets are they keeping? Luis Zambrano explores the baffling biology of the axolotl.

Movie Details

Original Title
Axolotls: The Salamanders That Snack on Each Other (but Don't Die)
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Production Companies

TED Ed