A Mexican legend tells us that axolotl is the Aztec god of fire and lightning Xolotl in disguise as a salamander to avoid being sacrificed. But in reality, these Mexican amphibians are mythical enough on their own. Axolotls have the ability to regenerate their limbs and stay young all their life. These aquatic salamanders can be found in the wild only in one place, at Lake Xochimilco in Mexico City. Axolotls are not only pink in the wild, they can also be brown or black with the specs of gold or olive color. Similar to salamanders they also can adjust their color to their surroundings. A cute Axolotl custom progress bar for YouTube.