This collection of axolotl salamanders has become the largest self-sustaining population in the world. The AGSC staff maintains an average breeding population of 1,000–1,200 adults, as well as a ...

The axolotl has a deeper story: as its presence grows in pop culture, the wild population of only one lake hovers on the ...

Developmental biologists, neurobiologists, and amphibian research scientists find the axolotl an excellent animal model for their research. Not only are axolotls easy to handle, but females ...

This is because the axolotl is one of nature's scrappiest creatures with a unique ability that has baffled the scientific community for decades. Dr. James Godwin: "They are pretty amazing actually.

But there’s more to axolotls than meets the eye: Their story is one of scientific discovery, exploitation of the natural world, and the work to rebuild humans’ connection with nature.

He was eventually captured and the axolotl also came to be a delicacy, which is still consumed in Mexico to this day. Even with their cultural importance, the species is highly endangered in the wild ...

In 2024, a set of images purportedly showing giant axolotl-like creatures circulated online. Two of the images showed men holding the pink-skinned animal — which appeared roughly the same size ...

Unfortunately, the fascination with the axolotl may have contributed to its slow endangerment. The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) has placed the ...

Axolotls make great pets for those looking to start keeping amphibians as pets. They are easy to care for, are relatively healthy thanks to their regenerative nature, and can live a long time in ...

A museum and conservation centre dedicated to Mexico’s critically endangered axolotl salamander is highlighting the amphibian’s remarkable story that has captured the attention of scientists ...

A convent of Mexican nuns is helping to save one of the world’s most remarkable amphibians: the axolotl. Axolotls are able to regrow lost limbs and other body parts. As a result, these aquatic ...

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 ...