The Axolotl

About this episode

The episode features Ralph, an axolotl who is tired of looking like a baby and wants to grow up.

Deep beneath the canals of Xochimilco in Mexico lives one of the strangest (and cutest) creatures on Earth: the axolotl. Meet Ralph, an axolotl who is VERY tired of looking like a baby. While the other animals zoom around the canals having fun, Ralph is determined to become a serious grown-up. He grows a moss mustache. Carries an important-looking briefcase. Attends “business meetings.” And even tries disgusting grown-up food. There’s just one problem: being a grown-up is exhausting. Join Car...

Topics covered

• axolotl
• growing up
• animals
• funny stories
• childhood

Keywords

• axolotl
• Ralph
• Xochimilco
• growing up
• animals
• cute creatures

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Xochimilco

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