Axolotls can regrow lost legs, and even parts of their heart and brain.

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Axolotls can regrow lost legs, and even parts of their heart and brain.

Yes. Axolotls can regenerate lost limbs, and they can also repair parts of the heart, spinal cord, eyes and brain. The regrown parts work like the originals.

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