Prior to this week, I had no clue how to say “axolotl,” much less sing about it. However, everything changed thanks to a trending TikTok song titled *”Ask an Axolotl.”*

If you missed it, TikTok creator [@doctor_waffle](https://www.tiktok.com/@doctor_waffle) posted a charming video with a catchy melody about an axolotl — a pink, salamander-like amphibian — and a penguin. The video features delightful scenes of a plastic axolotl and penguin partaking in various activities within a dollhouse, with the penguin humorously interrupting the axolotl’s escapades.

This kind of content is a signature of Doctor Waffle’s TikTok channel, but this particular clip resonated, going *extremely* viral. In just a few days, it garnered around 16 million views.

Take a moment to watch and hear for yourself:

Adorable, isn’t it? The song, *”Ask an Axolotl,”* is attractively sweet and incredibly catchy, quickly enchanting TikTok users.

One user, [@idroppedmyspaghetti](https://www.tiktok.com/@idroppedmyspaghetti), expressed how the song helped them avoid “crashing out,” a sentiment many others have echoed on the app.

Another TikTok user, [@thechromaticmusicteacher](https://www.tiktok.com/@thechromaticmusicteacher), even made a charming cover of the song.

Perhaps the most touching moment came from [@datzwhaticallmusic](https://www.tiktok.com/@datzwhaticallmusic), whose student choir performed the song. Doctor Waffle himself commented on the video, labeling it “SO cool!”

The song has turned into a TikTok phenomenon, with countless users expressing their affection for it. Many have remarked on its calming influence, particularly for those who feel anxious, and its gentle, soothing quality has been celebrated as an excellent example of “gentle parenting.”

Mashable has contacted Doctor Waffle for comment and will provide updates if a response is received.

For now, it’s heartening to witness individuals across the globe not just discovering axolotls but also joyfully singing about one perched on their front steps.