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 throughout ...

The only aquatic creature cuter than a sea turtle is an axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum). These adorable amphibians have feathery gills and a flattened head — they are just so squishy and cute! Axolotls ...

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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 ...

The smog and noise of Mexico City feel a world away as flotillas of trajineras, brightly decorated wooden gondolas, glide up and down the cool canals of Xochimilco. The quiet network of waterways, on ...