Abstract: We present an Odonata (Insecta) check list of species occurring in a fragment of the Seasonal Deciduous Forest (Atlantic Forest biome) from the central region of the state of Rio Grande do ...

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

Most fireflies are a mystery to scientists . There are more than 2,600 firefly species across all continents, except for Antarctica, yet scientists have assessed the conservation status of only ...

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 ...

Scientists are turning to the axolotl because it is an expert at regeneration. Photo / 123RF. The adorable salamanders are helping researchers probe a question: Could the human body be coaxed to ...

Axolotls have significant regenerative abilities, able to grow back limbs and even organs. Now, researchers have begun unraveling the axolotl’s secrets.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

The United Kingdom just updated its Invasive Species Horizon-scan, and — plot twist — it isn't Bigfoot we need to worry about.It's 145 real-world plants, animals, and pathogens poised to sneak in and ...

When passing the act, however, Congress made clear that species were to be valued for their “aesthetic, ecological, educational, historical, recreational, and scientific value to the Nation and ...

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 ...