The axolotl is a salamander with the unusual characteristic of retaining its larval features into its adult life. This condition, known as neoteny, means that it retains its tadpole dorsal fin - which runs almost the entire length of its body - and its external gills, which protrude from the back of its wide, feather-like head.
This makes it different from most salamanders in that it lives permanently in water. The axolotl's ability to adapt to different environmental conditions invites us to reflect on our own ability to adapt to changes and take care of life.
In short, the axolotl shows us that life is a process of constant renewal, change and learning, which invites us to trust in our own ability to face the challenges that life presents to us and, above all, to value water, which is literally the source of life.