Explaining The Ocean on Instagram: "An axolotl is a rare type of salamander native to lakes near Mexico City, especially Lake Xochimilco. Unlike most salamanders, axolotls are neotenic, meaning they usually keep their larval features—like external feathery gills, a tail fin, and aquatic lifestyle—even after reaching adulthood. Because of this, they look like they are permanently in their “youth stage.” They come in different colors, from wild brown/green to albino and pink varieties that are pop