# Axolotls: The salamanders that snack on each other (but don't die) - Luis Zambrano

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Published: 2026-06-16T00:37:00+00:00
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Discover the extraordinary regenerative powers of the axolotl, a salamander native to Mexico and one of science’s most studied animals.--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.Lesson by Luis Zambrano, directed by Lizete Upīte.Support Our Non-Profit Mission----------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreonCheck out our merch: http://bit.ly/TEDEDShop----------------------------------------------Connect With Us----------------------------------------------Sign up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletterFollow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/TEDEdFacebookFind us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdTwitterPeep us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/TEDEdInstagram----------------------------------------------Keep Learning----------------------------------------------View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/these-salamanders-snack-on-each-other-but-don-t-die-luis-zambranoDig deeper with additional resources: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/these-salamanders-snack-on-each-other-but-don-t-die-luis-zambrano#digdeeperAnimator's website: https://lizete.berta.me----------------------------------------------Thank you so much to our patrons for your support! Without you this video would not be possible! Elija Peterson, Ovidiu Mrd, Xavier dupont, paul g mohney, Aravind Battaje, Nathan Giusti, Helen Lee, Anthony Benedict, Karthik Balsubramanian, John Hong, Annastasshia Ames, Amy Lopez, Vinh-Thuy Nguyen, Liz Candee, Kat…

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