Have you ever seen a creature that seems to smile at you from behind the glass, with feathery gills waving like carnival ...

Here's everything you need to know about the Mexican axolotl salamander — from organ regeneration and conservation efforts, to cultural mystique.

From an Aztec god to Minecraft star. Why does Mexico love the axolotl so much? Legend has it the axolotl was not always an amphibian ...

A Mexican amphibian, the axolotl is believed by many to be the Aztec god of fire and lightning. His name was Xolotl, and he took the form of a salamander to avoid sacrifice. This lore is ...

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Axolotls have captured the human imagination for centuries, as evidenced by their roles in Aztec religion and stories, but the early 21st century seems to be a high point for them.

Ancient deity, pet and endangered species. Why is axolotl Mexico’s most beloved amphibian? Current fascination toward this dragon-like animal and its sacred status in pre-Hispanic times is ...

That means restoring chinampas, those Aztec floating gardens, and while doing so, creating a safe haven for axolotls and supporting sustainable agriculture.

Axolotls — named for the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl — are native to the lakes of Mexico’s capital. But their colorful, whimsical looks have won them admirers the world over.

Before the Spaniards conquered Mexico-Tenochtitlan in the 16th century, axolotl may not have had archeological representations as did Tlaloc — god of rain in the Aztec worldview — or ...