In pre-Hispanic times, the axolotl was considered sacred fauna represented in the Borgia Codex. The Ambystoma mexicanum is ...

Using environmental DNA analysis and traditional fishing techniques, researchers are seeking answers about the current ...

From TikTok to McDonald’s Happy Meals, Mexico’s ancient axolotl is everywhere, except where it is supposed to be—in the wild.

An “extermination” site where human remains and ovens have been found is being probed by police in Mexico, leaving families searching for missing loved ones bracing for the worst. Mexican ...

In the southern part of Mexico City lies Xochimilco, a maze of canals filled with boats, music, food and tourists. But Xochimilco is more than that. It’s one of the last remnants ...

By Paulina Villegas Reporting from Mexico City A group of volunteers searching for their missing relatives first received a tip last week about a mass grave hidden in western Mexico. When they ...

In Mexico, corn is central to culture and national identity. “Corn is Mexico,” President Claudia Sheinbaum says. Threats by President Trump to impose tariffs and launch the U.S. military ...

Axolotls are a type of salamander native to Mexico. In recent years, they have risen to popularity due to their inclusion in ...

appearing as characters in Minecraft, Fortnite and Pokémon and inspiring a McDonald’s Happy Meal toy. Where the axolotl can barely be found: in its natural habitat in Mexico.