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, a new ...

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 ...

Can’t get behind the Year of the Snake? Maybe you need an axolotl. Characterized in the popular video games “Minecraft” and “Pokemon,” axolotls are aquatic salamanders with unique and, well, adorable ...

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Watch as I feed my pet axolotl 24K gold worms in this unique and fascinating feeding session! Learn the best tips for keeping your axolotl healthy and happy.

Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) are a paedomorphic salamander, which means that they retain their juvenile features and aquatic lifestyle into adulthood. They are an endemic species of Lake Xochimilco ...

Axolotls are known for their ability to regrow limbs, organs and even parts of the brain and heart. But the tailed amphibian with the scientific name Ambystoma mexicanum can do even more. Its mucous ...

This Minecraft meme clip captures a prank involving a rare axolotl that quickly turns into payback during survival ...

BOSTON (WHDH) - Six-year-old Marianne Cullen says she was inspired by her love for axolotl salamanders to raise money in honor of her little sister, who has an immunity disorder. “She has an immunity ...