Animals That Can Regenerate Body Parts — Animals

The axolotl can regenerate a wide range of body parts, including its heart, brain, and limbs, making it a key subject of regenerative research.

The axolotl is capable of regenerating not only limbs but also its spinal cord, heart, and even parts of its brain.

The planarian is a flatworm that can regenerate its entire body from just a small piece of its tissue, a result of its remarkable regenerative properties.

Lizards like the common gecko can grow back their tails, which they shed as a defense mechanism.

Starfish can regenerate their arms and even grow new starfish if a portion of their central disk is intact.

Certain species of insects, such as crickets and grasshoppers, can regenerate lost limbs as part of their growth process.

The axolotl and other amphibians such as frogs can regenerate their limbs, spinal cord, and even part of their heart, which makes them fascinating for scientific study.

The planarian flatworm can regenerate almost any part of its body, including its eyes, organs, and internal structures, due to its stem cells.

Planarian flatworms possess stem cells known as neoblasts, which allow them to regenerate almost any part of their body after injury.

The zebrafish is widely studied for its ability to regenerate fins, scales, and other parts of its body, which helps in understanding tissue regeneration.