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 ...

Axolotls are an incredible species, well known for their stylish looks, pretty pink coloring, and ability to regenerate.

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The quest to save the axolotl — the frilly faced, critically endangered amphibian whose quirky looks and otherworldly vibe have endeared it to fans globally — centers on a lake in Mexico City.

One of the world's most endangered amphibians - the strange, perpetually smiling Mexican axolotl - has thrived after being released in artificial wetlands, scientists have discovered. In a study ...

So leading up to Zoë‘s seventh birthday this year, it was no surprise that she would request a party based on her new obsession: axolotls. There were axolotl invitations. Axolotl games.

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 captive-bred axolotls can survive in the ...

While millions of people are living with the consequences of limb amputation due to injury or disease, axolotl salamanders can replace entire lost limbs, which are anatomically similar to human limbs.

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 captive-bred axolotls can survive in ...