These salamanders snack on each other (but don't die) | Luis Zambrano

The video explores the unique biology of axolotls, amphibians that retain juvenile traits and excel in regeneration. Native to Mexico City, axolotls evolved in stable habitats, leading to neoteny. They can regenerate limbs and resist cancer, with a genome much larger than humans. Conservation efforts are crucial as their wild population is threatened by pollution and habitat loss. Scientists hope to apply axolotls' regenerative abilities to human medicine.

Explain the concept of neoteny as it relates to axolotls.

What environmental challenges are currently threatening the axolotl population?

What potential applications do scientists hope to achieve from studying axolotls?