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If you have ever seen copies of MAD Magazine from its early years, you may have wondered what an "axolotl" is. It's an unusual-looking salamander that lives only in Mexico (and in some research labs).

According to a recent AP article, the axolotl is currently in danger of extinction in the wild because of habitat loss and water pollution.

Unlike most amphibians, the axolotl reaches reproductive maturity without metamorphosing, so that it lives its entire life in the water. The six frilled appendages around the axolotl's head are gills.

Axolotls are actually quite interesting and can be kept as pets, provided, of course, that you begin by learning how to take proper care of these unusual creatures.

Learn about axolotls and view more images:

Axolotl - Wikipedia
Axolotls: the Fascinating Mexican Axolotl and the Tiger Salamander

Axolotls on dA:

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MAD Magazine and the word "axolotl":

The Mad Magazine Cover Site
What Magazine Can Claim Success Despite the Worry?
Mad About Mad Magazine - Britannica Blog

Mudkips Pokemon/Internet Meme
The real-life axolotl, or a creature similar to it, may be the source of the idea for the [in]famous "Mudkips" Pokemon character and Internet meme:

Internet Serious Business: Mudkips
Internet Serious Business: So I Herd U Liek Mudkips!!?!?!?!1!?1 MOAR MUDKIPS
Uncyclopedia: Mudkips
Wikipedia: List of Pokemon Characters: Mudkip
Bulbapedia: Mudkip (Pokemon)
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~Odbe Oct 4, 2009  Student Traditional Artist
Only lives in Mexico... And my fishtank! :#1:
I have a pet axolotl, her name is Happy :D
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~baby-snakes Sep 7, 2009  Professional General Artist
aww! Spice the axolotl is starting to show up everywhere :rofl: :aww: :giggle: I love your stamp. thanks for the information :}
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~Aedjy Jun 5, 2009  Hobbyist Digital Artist
whaaa axolotl... soo dreaamy :heart:
I always wanted one of those!!!
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~GreatWhiteShark1 Mar 10, 2009
I'm doing a powerpoint on Axolotls and the very last slide is going to be of Axolotl fanart. Do you mind if I use this? I will put your username under your art.
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~1389AD Mar 15, 2009   Digital Artist
By all means, go right ahead!

My main interest with making this stamp was to help educate people about wildlife, and I'm glad you found it!

Unfortunately... too much of the axolotl's habitat in the wild has been destroyed. The local people in Mexico considered them a delicacy back in the day, which didn't help either. I don't want to see them going extinct! :(
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~GreatWhiteShark1 Mar 21, 2009
Thank you! :hug:
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~karathechramander Nov 28, 2008
why do peoplez hate the lil' blue babyz? they're fricken adorable!
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~1389AD Nov 28, 2008   Digital Artist
They sure are!
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