With its flesh-colored skin and flat head framed by fluffy gills, the cave-dwelling olm looks very similar to the axolotl. Yet, make no mistake: unlike the perpetually smiling axolotl, these cave ...

This collection of axolotl salamanders has become the largest self-sustaining population in the world. The AGSC staff maintains an average breeding population of 1,000–1,200 adults, as well as a ...

The axolotl, so you should know why it's so important there. The axolotl is not just an amphibian; it's a figure deeply rooted in Nahuatl mythology, associated with the god Xolotl. With its death ...

A museum and conservation centre dedicated to Mexico’s critically endangered axolotl salamander is highlighting the amphibian’s remarkable story that has captured the attention of scientists ...