These Salamanders Snack on Each Other (But Don't Die)
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.
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These Salamanders Snack on Each Other (But Don't Die)
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 22, 2021
Runtime
0h 6m
Genres
Animation, Documentary
Original Title
Axolotls: The Salamanders That Snack on Each Other (but Don't Die)
Production Companies
TED Ed
Director
Lizete Upīte
Description
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.
