Weird Animals – A List Of The World’s Strangest Species

Axolotl
Axolotl
Scientific name: Ambystoma mexicanum

Type of animal: Amphibian

Family: Ambystomatidae

Where found: North America (Mexico)

Conservation status: Critically Endangered

The axolotl is a species of salamander native to Mexico. It has a weird ability to regenerate lost body parts, such as limbs and even parts of the spinal cord. The axolotl is much-studied by scientists due to its regenerative capabilities.

The alien-looking axolotl has feather-like gills protruding from the sides of its head. Unlike many amphibians, it does not undergo metamorphosis, and remains fully aquatic even in adulthood.

Although the axolotl is a popular pet, it is extremely rare in the wild, and has the conservation status "Critically Endangered".