Monday, 29 April 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 26. Axolotl

The Axolotl was named after Xolotl, the Aztec god of fire and lightning. He could take the form of a salamander. Xolotl was associated with dogs and 'atl' is ancient Aztec for 'water'. So Axolotl is sometimes translated as 'water dog'.

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