Evie Hill, 10, and the Mexican axolotl now named Dippy D. (Melanie Hill via SWNS)
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The Mexican axolotl named Dippy D in its tank. (Melanie Hill via SWNS)
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Evie and where she found the Mexican axolotl. (Melanie Hill via SWNS)
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(Melanie Hill via SWNS)
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(Melanie Hill via SWNS)
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