Quiz on Axolotls

What is an axolotl?

• A type of salamander

• A type of bird

• A type of fish

• A type of flower

Where are axolotls native to?

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Australia

• Canada

What is a unique feature of axolotls?

• Ability to change color

• Ability to fly

• Ability to breathe underwater

• Regeneration of limbs and organs

What is the primary habitat of axolotls?

• Saltwater habitats

• Desert habitats

• Mountain habitats

• Freshwater habitats

What do axolotls eat?

• Small fish, worms, insects, and crustaceans

• Mammals and birds

• Seeds and nuts

• Plants and vegetables

How long can axolotls live?

• 5 years

• 15 years

• 30 years

• 20 years

What is the scientific name for axolotls?

• Ambystoma maculatum

• Ambystoma mexicanus

• Ambystoma tigrinum

• Ambystoma mexicanum

What is the main threat to axolotls in the wild?

• Climate change

• Habitat loss and degradation

• Pollution and contamination

• Predation by other species

What is the average size of an adult axolotl?

• 20 to 25 inches (51 to 64 cm)

• 15 to 18 inches (38 to 46 cm)

• 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7 cm)

• 9 to 12 inches (23 to 30 cm)

Are axolotls endangered?

• No

• Yes

• Sometimes

• Only in captivity