Endangered axolotls bred in captivity can survive in wild, study finds The findings could aid conservation efforts for the beloved species, which is found in only one Mexico City lake. April 30, 2025 ...

Most follow a similar external fertilization method to axolotls, but some species, like fire salamanders, practice internal fertilization and may even give birth to live young instead of laying eggs.

Axolotls were placed on the AGFC's Prohibited Captive Wildlife Species list on May 16, 2024, but those who acquired their axolotls before this date are allowed to register them through the AGFC's ...

Although possession of this species was never technically allowed in Arkansas, the aquatic salamander was officially placed on the AGFC’s Prohibited Captive Wildlife Species list on May 16, 2024. The ...

These glowing axolotls may hold the secret to human limb regeneration. ... “This species is special,” said James Monaghan, a Northeastern University biologist who led the research.

In the fascinating world of amphibians, few creatures capture the imagination quite like the axolotl, a unique species of salamander known scientifically as Ambystoma mexicanum. Often referred to as ...

Researchers tracked 18 axolotls that had been bred in captivity and released in artificial and restored natural wetlands in southern Mexico City in 2017 and 2018, per the news outlet. They found that ...

Axolotls are also a favorite among medical researchers for their biologically fascinating ability to regenerate any limbs or ...

With an estimated 8.75 million living species on earth, there are always going to be some weird and unusual animals you've never heard of. From the friendly-faced axolotl who's one of the most unusual ...

For that reason, captive-bred axolotls—which are a light pink in color—are common research subjects for biologists, who have long been fascinated by their ability to defy aging. (Learn how you ...

Despite being incredibly popular as pets, axolotls are a critically endangered species with less than 1,000 in the wild. Yet, in captivity, there are more than one million. To meet the supply and ...