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Where do axolotls live naturally?
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Quick Answer
Axolotls are native to lake systems in and around Mexico City, especially Lake Xochimilco. In the wild, they are critically endangered.
The Full Story
Axolotls are native to the freshwater lake and canal systems of the Valley of Mexico, especially Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City. They once also inhabited Lake Chalco, which has since largely disappeared. Wild axolotls are critically endangered because of habitat loss, water pollution, and invasive species. Although they are famous in captivity, their natural home is a shrinking aquatic environment in central Mexico.
Key Facts
1.Native to Lake Xochimilco
2.Near Mexico City
3.Critically endangered in the wild
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