One of the world’s most endangered amphibians – the primordial and fish-like axolotl – has successfully adapted to a new environment after being released into artificial wetlands in Mexico, scientists ...

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 ...

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — 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 ...

Ecologists from Mexico’s National Autonomous university have launched a fundraising campaign where people can virtually adopt an axolotl for about 600 pesos, or around $35 US dollars. The scientists ...

A few years ago, I got interested in axolotls. Axolotls are adorable amphibians. Axolotls have feathery gills and a smile across their face. Axolotls are very peaceful and they have hurt no one. You ...