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Move over, cat videos. Step aside, dog memes. It's time for a new Internet sensation, and it comes in the form of an aquatic, fringed, always-surprised-looking salamander — the axolotl. Don't worry too much if you've never heard of them, just prepare for the next few minutes of your life to be filled with cuteness. This collection of axolotl pictures will steal your heart faster than you can say "Mexican walking fish!"

First things first, let's address the fringed gill in the room — why dedicate a whole post to them? Axolotls, or as we just renamed them, underwater smile factories, are ridiculously adorable. No, they're not aliens. No, they're not Pokémon either, although their charm level is dangerously close to "I Choose You!" status. Their eternally surprised expressions make it seem like they've just realized they've left the stove on. Pair that with a range of colors that make a box of Crayolas look monochrome, and it's no surprise how a wave of cute axolotl photos could rapidly become the "it" thing on the Internet.

And that's just the tip of the axolotl iceberg! While looking for material for our list, we learned some really cool facts about axolotls. Originating from the ancient Xochimilco lake system near Mexico City, these water weirdos have a trick that will surprise you: they can regenerate lost body parts. That's right. Lost a limb? No problem. The axolotl will act as the Wolverine of the animal world and just regrow it.

Keeping axolotls as pets may sound like the craziest idea. Still, some people out there were crazy — and hopefully knowledgeable — enough to adopt one and share pictures of them with the world! So here they are for you. Keep in mind the side effects, though: the diversity of axolotl colors you'll find here may potentially leave you with an urgent desire to adopt an axolotl, an insatiable craving for more axolotl photos, and a sudden indifference to all other adorable animals out there (except pandas, of course).

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Paint Me Like One Of Your French Girls

Paint Me Like One Of Your French Girls

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Charlotte Stackhouse
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What was the purpose of that pose? Stretching? Reaching for food? Scratching an itch? I know I wanna know!

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Dragon Friends Irl

Dragon Friends Irl

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Charlotte Stackhouse
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So cute! I wonder how the Axolotls are related. Siblings? Romantic interest? Roommates? Annoying little cousin?

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Why Are Axolotls So Dumb? Look At Him. He’s The Living Embodiment Of - No Thought, Head Empty

Why Are Axolotls So Dumb? Look At Him. He’s The Living Embodiment Of - No Thought, Head Empty

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Bernice O'Leary
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's a very mean title! obviously this is a rather handsome looking axolotl being cute as a button. so let her/him be just that and be kind! to the axolotl: don't you listen to that fool! you're smart and your head is full of genius axolotl brainssssss

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Behold! The Very Rare Googly-Eyed Axolotl

Behold! The Very Rare Googly-Eyed Axolotl

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Charlotte Stackhouse
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

☠️ This is what this world has come to? The dominant species being GOOGLIE EYED SALAMNDERS???!!!???

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Update On The Batch I Had With The Multiple Babies In One Egg. They Turned Out Great Had A Really Really High Survival Rate

Update On The Batch I Had With The Multiple Babies In One Egg. They Turned Out Great Had A Really Really High Survival Rate

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Don’t You Dare Touch My Flowerpot It’s Mine And Mine Only

Don’t You Dare Touch My Flowerpot It’s Mine And Mine Only

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Charlotte Stackhouse
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What we think he’s thinking: Don’t You Dare Touch My Flowerpot It’s Mine And Mine Only— What he’s actually thinking: Ow mE stUcK :(

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Shrek The Axolotl Says Hi From Bikini Bottom!

Shrek The Axolotl Says Hi From Bikini Bottom!

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Charlotte Stackhouse
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shrek the Movie 4: Shrek Body-Swaps an Axolotl. Puss in Boots, Kittie Soft Paws, and Perito must save Shrek from eternal relaxation and adorable-ness. In theaters now. Rated PG

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#25

I Love Her So Much!

I Love Her So Much!

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Sleestak
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does her right arm have something extra going on? Maybe she lost it and it grew back that way? Very interesting!

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He’s Just The Cutest! He’s Got No Brain, But A Big Smile

He’s Just The Cutest! He’s Got No Brain, But A Big Smile

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#34

Meatball Is Back. He Would Like You To Turn Off The Lights And Pretend You Didn't See This

Meatball Is Back. He Would Like You To Turn Off The Lights And Pretend You Didn't See This

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"Welcome To My Shop, What Can I Do Ya For"

"Welcome To My Shop, What Can I Do Ya For"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to play Minecraft and was regularly in a server around the time they added Axolotls, and so I made a server shop called "The Fancy Axolotl's Aquatics", and it basically looked like this, except I have the Axolotl structure a top hat and monocle. This image just reminded me of it. XD

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My Axolotl Kirby Would Like To Throw Their Hat Into The Ring With A Cute Picture, He Tried To Pick... But Couldn't!

My Axolotl Kirby Would Like To Throw Their Hat Into The Ring With A Cute Picture, He Tried To Pick... But Couldn't!

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His Pose, I'm Screaming

His Pose, I'm Screaming

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Raven Sheridan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope his tank will soon get some more interesting things for him to explore. It looks kinda boring in there.

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Hey Guys, I Got An Axolotl Like 1 Month Ago And Im Just Wondering Why He Is So Ugly.

Hey Guys, I Got An Axolotl Like 1 Month Ago And Im Just Wondering Why He Is So Ugly.

"I've seen many pictures of axolotls and majority of them look pretty nice and cute and then theres mine. He is ugly."
 
Montagneincorner0 replied:
"Be nice to him, he is trying his f*cking best."

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Had To Tub The Babies And Came Home To This Nightmare

Had To Tub The Babies And Came Home To This Nightmare

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#50

I Was Doing A Water Change On My Lil Homies Tank, And I Turned Around And Saw Him Just Staring At Me Like This-

I Was Doing A Water Change On My Lil Homies Tank, And I Turned Around And Saw Him Just Staring At Me Like This-

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Petunia In All Her Glory! Her Eggs Should Be Hatching Today Or Tomorrow! Yay

Petunia In All Her Glory! Her Eggs Should Be Hatching Today Or Tomorrow! Yay

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I've Been Asked A Few Times If Morphed Axolotls Can Be Handled... The Answer Is Yes! Briefly!

I've Been Asked A Few Times If Morphed Axolotls Can Be Handled... The Answer Is Yes! Briefly!

"And sometimes they wear tomato stem crowns so that they can be king for the day."

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#59

How Often Do You Guys Water Your Axolotl? Mine Always Seems Thirsty

How Often Do You Guys Water Your Axolotl? Mine Always Seems Thirsty

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Ziggy Trying To Blend In W Her Surroundings

Ziggy Trying To Blend In W Her Surroundings

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This Is Sheba. She’s The New Rescue And Loves To Smile And Watch Me Put On My Shoes

This Is Sheba. She’s The New Rescue And Loves To Smile And Watch Me Put On My Shoes

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My Morphed Axolotl, Nyx, Watching Me Prep His Breakfast

My Morphed Axolotl, Nyx, Watching Me Prep His Breakfast

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#66

Walter’s Tank Was A Bit Warm So I Gave Him Some Ice

Walter’s Tank Was A Bit Warm So I Gave Him Some Ice

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Charlotte Stackhouse
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If that isn’t a Rolex watch, then that Axolotl is going to get bullied at axolotl school. Look it up, it’s common courtesy for pink Axolotls to have Rolex watches.

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Quarantine Can't Be So Bad If It Means I Get To See More Of This Sweet Derpy Face

Quarantine Can't Be So Bad If It Means I Get To See More Of This Sweet Derpy Face

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Plate Trained! “Ma Where’s My Worms”

Plate Trained! “Ma Where’s My Worms”

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Why Is His Lip So Big? Is That Where His Half A Brain Cell Went?

Why Is His Lip So Big? Is That Where His Half A Brain Cell Went?

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Wooooorm Day!

Wooooorm Day!

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#73

Oh Boy! Is That Giant Wormy For Meeeeep?!

Oh Boy! Is That Giant Wormy For Meeeeep?!

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#74

Begging For Food

Begging For Food

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#75

His Gills Are So Fluffy

His Gills Are So Fluffy

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#76

Oh, It's You Again. Are You Here To Bring Me Worms?

Oh, It's You Again. Are You Here To Bring Me Worms?

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#78

My 2 Little Love Bugs Cecil And Carlos

My 2 Little Love Bugs Cecil And Carlos

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Just A Happy, Chonky Girl

Just A Happy, Chonky Girl

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POV: Your Owner Gives You Worms For Breakfast

POV: Your Owner Gives You Worms For Breakfast

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This Is Nyx. He Is A Morphed Axolotl. So Far Today, He's Been Called Elegant, A Tiny Man In A Gimp Suit

This Is Nyx. He Is A Morphed Axolotl. So Far Today, He's Been Called Elegant, A Tiny Man In A Gimp Suit

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