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Axolotl, Ambystoma mexicanum. Critically endangered
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Axolotl, Ambystoma mexicanum. Critically endangered
Axolotl, Ambystoma mexicanum (Siredon axolotl). Critically endangered. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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Amphibia Bildersaal Critically Endangered Friedrich Gallery Georg Naturhistorischer Thierreiches Treitschke Ambystoma Axolotl Looper Mexicanum
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This exquisitely hand-colored lithograph showcases the enchanting Axolotl, Ambystoma mexicanum, also known as the Mexican Salamander or the Siredon Axolotl. Depicted in this 1842 print from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, the Axolotl is a critically endangered amphibian species native to Mexico. The Axolotl is a unique and fascinating creature, renowned for its ability to retain its larval features throughout its entire life, including external gills, which enable it to live both in water and on land. This adaptation, known as neoteny, sets it apart from most other amphibians. The Axolotl was once abundant in the Xochimilco lake complex near Mexico City, but due to habitat loss, pollution, and overexploitation for food and the pet trade, its population has drastically declined. Today, it is considered one of the world's most critically endangered amphibians. This beautiful lithograph serves as a reminder of the Axolotl's natural beauty and the importance of preserving its habitat and population. It is a testament to the intrigue and wonder that the natural world holds, and a call to action to protect the rare and endangered species that call our planet home.
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