"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about the axolotl, or Mexican walking fish. Readers learn about this fully aquatic salamander and their status of nearly extinct. Includes a bit about their home in Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City. Learn about their feeding habits, predators, and life cycle. Includes fun facts, table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A walking fish -- Frilly gills -- Home -- Big hunters -- Baby axolotls -- Always young -- Growing power -- Strange colors -- Almost gone -- Axolotls up close.