TikTok’s Viral Pet, Axolotls: What Are They and Are They Real? Extinction Paradox for Amphibian

TikTok also features pets that go viral on the platform, and it ranges from dogs, cats, birds, rodents birds, reptiles, and even amphibians. If people think that exotic bullfrogs are the most limited animals present there, they would have to think again upon hearing "Axolotls." Yes, these animals are real, and they come from the wildlife in Mexico.

TikTok's Viral Pet: Axolotls; What Are They?

Searching for the word or hashtag "Axolotl" will yield many results on the popular video-sharing platform, and it only means that people are very much into taking care of these mesmerizing creatures. Some users make a meme out of them, and some draw decorations on their aquariums for when they move close and lineup with them.

Axolotls came from Mexico, and they are best known for being in the wildlife of Mexico City's waters, now highly endangered even in its natural habitat. There are still locations in Mexico with axolotls, but they all live in a controlled environment, says Vox.

The axolotls in the wildlife in the Xomchilico ecosystem are under the preservation of locals in the area to prevent them from extinction.

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Axolotls: Extinction Paradox is Real

Axolotls are on the verge of extinction, and their captivity breeding in controlled environments are some of the last strongholds for their existence in the world. The history of Axolotls in Mexico stems from the Aztec empire, where they are the source of food and medicine in the area. Moreover, Parisian zoos source these exotic Axolotls directly from Mexico to showcase the environment.

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Before TikTok, Axolotls are Viral

If you think TikTok is the only source for viral trends, you may have to check again as the internet is where it all started. Axolotls were long known to the world before TikTok. It has already looked into these peculiar species of amphibians already, looking into what makes them unique and the threat to their natural habitat and existence.

The Axolotls came from Mexico, but it is not strictly limited to the country now. These lizard and frog-looking creatures are now available from those bred in captivity, mainly growing on aquariums and other controlled habitats that would promote reproduction and life for the Axolotl.

One study towards the axolotl species is that it holds the key to human regeneration, especially as, like most amphibians and reptiles, the animal can regrow back parts of its body. However, it is essential to note that this study bases only on a theory and hypothesis regarding its genes, and it is not yet proven by the community.

Nevertheless, these cute and emoji-looking creatures flock to the viral posts of Instagram and TikTok users, being their viral pets that are on the brink of extinction.

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Written by Isaiah Richard