Scientists in Mexico have found that axolotls bred in captivity can survive and thrive in their native habitat—which is great ...

The findings could aid conservation efforts for the beloved species, which is found in only one Mexico City lake.

A healthy axolotl will have three pairs of feathery external gills framing its perpetually smiling face. Yet, one day you may ...

The popular salamanders are nearly extinct in the wild, where they are confined to a small system of canals in Mexico City.

Now, a new study of 18 captive-bred axolotls found that they can survive in some wild wetlands in Mexico. The findings are ...

In 2013, scientists voiced fears that they might disappear altogether by 2025. The axolotl isn’t the only species in Mexico facing an uncertain future. The pine forest stream frog, the clarion ...

Axolotls are large salamanders that are endemic to Mexico. The species has declined in recent decades due to urbanization and pollution, but researchers are working on projects to build back ...

In a study that provides hope for the long-term future of a creature that was pushed to the brink of extinction, scientists released 18 captive-bred axolotls in restored and artificial wetland close ...

Axolotls are an incredible species, well known for their stylish looks, pretty pink coloring, and ability to regenerate. Unfortunately, these remarkable creatures are critically endangered. Scientists ...