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The axolotl can regenerate limbs, parts of the heart, spinal cord and even the brain.

Why it is true

The axolotl is an amphibian that keeps juvenile features throughout its life. When it loses a limb, cells at the wound form a blastema that gives rise to new tissues, including bone, muscle and nerves, without leaving a scar.

Source: National Geographic

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