There’s no doubt that you’ve seen these quirky creatures all over the Internet. The Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a unique aquatic salamander with some distinct biological quirks. They spend their entire lives in the water and even with their fully formed legs, these aquatic creatures don’t need land access at all. And did you know the gills aren’t located on the sides of the body like they are with fish? Instead, they are located on protruding crown-like appendages that branch out from the head! And with their non blinking eyes and cute smile, they make one of the coolest animals to paint!

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