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.

A better understanding of how these amphibians grow new appendages may lead to better wound healing—or even new limbs—in ...

The adorable salamanders are helping scientists investigate a serious question: Could the human body be coaxed to regrow a ...

Axolotls live only in Lake Xochimilco and can regenerate limbs and brain tissue — but they are critically endangered. South ...

But this adorable species of salamander is also helping researchers investigate a serious medical mystery: Could the human ...

Children like dogs, but now there could be an extra reason to keep them as pets. They might prevent the development of asthma ...

“We discovered it’s essentially a single enzyme called CYP26b1, that regulates the amount of tissue that regenerates,” ...

Deep in the ancient lakes of Mexico City lives a creature so extraordinary that scientists and pet enthusiasts alike have been captivated by its otherworldly qualities. The axolotl (pronounced ...

Ryan Reynolds breaks down the superhero inspirations behind his new Nat Geo series including how Deadpool is basically an axolotl and Wolverine could have been a honey badger.