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Axolotl praised as regeneration superhero of the animal world

Original: This smiling salamander is a regeneration superhero. An axolotl can regrow a lost limb — bones, muscles, nerves and all

The axolotl, a smiling Mexican salamander, is being celebrated for its remarkable ability to regrow lost limbs — rebuilding bones, muscles and nerves without scarring. It can even repair parts of its heart and spinal cord, and keeps its larval gills throughout its life, a trait called neoteny. People online are sharing the facts as a showcase of one of nature's most extraordinary regeneration abilities.

Why now: Fascinating science facts about the axolotl's unique regenerative abilities are circulating widely on social media.

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• This smiling salamander is a regeneration superhero. An axolotl can regrow a lost limb — bones, muscles, nerves and all — and even repair parts of its heart and spinal cord, without scarring. It also never really grows up: it keeps its larval gills (those feathery fronds) for… · eatrics · 15

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