Despite capturing hearts around the world, the wild axolotl — an aquatic salamander with feathery frills and a soft smile — faces extinction. Fortunately, for both axolotls and their fans, a new ...

axolotls are critically endangered. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, these aquatic monsters—a national symbol that features on Mexico’s 50 peso bills, and which were once ...

This adventure got even better when my girlfriend joined the hunt for wild axolotls! Together, we explored hidden waters in search of these rare and fascinating creatures. The moment she netted one ...

While visiting family in Philadelphia, Alejandra Ramos González, an ecologist at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California in Mexico (UNAM) who studies the amphibians, even gave axolotl talks to ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A popular aquatic creature is being introduced to the Butterfly House and Aquarium, according to a news release. threatened by pollution, invasive species, and disease, ...

Here's everything you need to know about the Mexican axolotl salamander — from organ regeneration and conservation efforts, ...

Francois Guillot / AFP via Getty Images Fans of the iconic axolotl could see the critically endangered species stage a comeback in its native Mexico City, as researchers announced their findings that ...

Axolotls are one of the most charismatic and beloved amphibians out there. But did you know that there’s only one place in the whole world where you can find them in the wild? It’s Lake Xochimilco in ...

Critically endangered axolotls that were captive-bred then released into wetlands in Mexico City have successfully adapted to the wild, a new study has found, giving new hope to scientists trying to ...

Axolotls are large salamanders that are endemic to Mexico. The species has declined in recent decades due to urbanization and pollution, but researchers are working on projects to build back ...