September272011
Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) - Requested by Anonymous A neotenic salamander, closely related to the Tiger Salamander. It is also called ajolote (which is also a common name for different types of salamander). The species originates from numerous lakes, such as Lake Xochimilco underlying Mexico City. Axolotls are used extensively in scientific research due to their ability to regenerate limbs. Some have indeed been found restoring the less vital parts of their brains. They can also readily accept transplants from other individuals, including eyes and parts of the brain—restoring these alien organs to full functionality. In some cases, axolotls have been known to repair a damaged limb as well as regenerating an additional one, ending up with an extra appendage that makes them attractive to pet owners as a novelty. As of 2010, wild axolotls are near extinction due to urbanization in Mexico City and polluted waters. 

Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) - Requested by Anonymous

A neotenic salamander, closely related to the Tiger Salamander. It is also called ajolote (which is also a common name for different types of salamander). The species originates from numerous lakes, such as Lake Xochimilco underlying Mexico City. Axolotls are used extensively in scientific research due to their ability to regenerate limbs. Some have indeed been found restoring the less vital parts of their brains. They can also readily accept transplants from other individuals, including eyes and parts of the brain—restoring these alien organs to full functionality. In some cases, axolotls have been known to repair a damaged limb as well as regenerating an additional one, ending up with an extra appendage that makes them attractive to pet owners as a novelty.

As of 2010, wild axolotls are near extinction due to urbanization in Mexico City and polluted waters. 

(Source: Wikipedia)

marine life amphibians salamanders 

April252011
Caecilians The caecilians are an order of amphibians that superficially resemble earthworms or snakes. They mostly live hidden in the ground, which makes them one of the least known orders of amphibians. All extant caecilians and their closest fossil relatives are grouped as the clade Apoda. They are mostly distributed in the tropics of South America, Africa, and South Asia. The diet of caecilians is not well-known. Scolecomorphus vittatus Cobra Bobo (Schistometopum thomense) Boulengerula taitanus Boulengerula boulengeri

Caecilians

The caecilians are an order of amphibians that superficially resemble earthworms or snakes. They mostly live hidden in the ground, which makes them one of the least known orders of amphibians. All extant caecilians and their closest fossil relatives are grouped as the clade Apoda. They are mostly distributed in the tropics of South America, Africa, and South Asia. The diet of caecilians is not well-known.

Scolecomorphus vittatus

Scolecomorphus vittatus

Schistometopum thomense

Cobra Bobo (Schistometopum thomense)

Boulengerula taitanus

Boulengerula taitanus

Boulengerula boulengeri

Boulengerula boulengeri

caecilians amphibians salamanders 

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