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.

Axolotls, which breed well in captivity, are popular research subjects in the fields of aging and regenerative medicine. For humans, aging is inevitable. But axolotls, those cute, smiling ...

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has opened a window for owners of Axolotls, a species of exotic salamander native to Mexico, to register these pets they may have acquired. Although ...

Axolotl tail or limb injury activates a specific group of telencephalon neurons in the brain, increasing Erk and neurotensin signaling, both essential for effective regeneration. Blocking these ...

Critically endangered axolotls that were captive-bred then released into wetlands in Mexico City have successfully adapted to the wild, a new study has found, giving new hope to scientists trying ...

Axolotls are everywhere online due to their popularity on TikTok and in Minecraft, but they aren’t very common in the wild. The salamanders are native only to Lake Xochimilco in Xochimilco ...

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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 ...

axolotls are critically endangered. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, these aquatic monsters—a national symbol that features on Mexico’s 50 peso bills, and which were once ...

Legend has it the axolotl was not always an amphibian. Long before it became Mexico’s most beloved salamander and efforts to prevent its extinction flourished, it was a sneaky god. “It’s an ...

Axolotls, often called "water dogs," are a unique species of salamander gaining popularity among exotic pet enthusiasts. Unlike most amphibians, these creatures retain their larval features ...

For over 200 years, researchers have been captivated by axolotl salamanders (Ambystoma mexicanum) and their remarkable regenerative abilities, seeking to uncover secrets that could revolutionize ...