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These Salamanders Snack on Each Other (But Don't Die) 2021 Directed by Lizete Upīte Axolotls: The Salamanders That 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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Production Company TED Ed
Release Date 22 June 2021
6 mins