Question: Why do axolotls "jump" when eating?

[GlowingFauxPas]

I don't know what to call it I know they're not jumping, what I'm referring to is when they suck in water to eat sometimes they fly up into the water as part of the movement. What's the physics behind this?

 

[priesty]

Mine sometimes does this, very strange but quite interesting

 

[HappySkittles]

I think it has to do with the rush of water. They eat like a sudden ON vacuum cleaner XD

 

[mekkha]

That's a really good question! Looking forward to hearing some of the answers. I know mine will kind of "snap" towards the food and it looks like he jumps. But I have seen him do a little jump too.

Strange little things.

 

[The Banana]

Mmmm... interesting!
I've never questioned it before, it just seemed to be 'their thing'.

Quick video of Banana eating and doing this 'jumping' thing, just to clarify.

Banana Feeding - YouTube

 

[priesty]

Mmmm... interesting!
I've never questioned it before, it just seemed to be 'their thing'.

Quick video of Banana eating and doing this 'jumping' thing, just to clarify.

Banana Feeding - YouTube

You axie is crazy looking, the legs are really long!!


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[The Banana]

Priesty, all axies look crazy.
That's why we love them!