And that creature came to be known as the axolotl. In ancient Aztec tongue, the name 'Axolotl' translates to "water monster," and just as their name suggests, these creatures live their entire ...

There’s no denying the popularity of leucistic axolotls in the world of aquarium-keeping. With their pale bodies and ...

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

With its goggling eyes and signature smiley face, the axolotl became Japan's favorite water creature after it was featured in a TV ad in the 1980s. At iZoo, a facility in Kawazu, Shizuoka ...

For decades, researchers have marvelled at how the axolotl can regenerate amputated limbs, damaged body tissue, and even its heart and brain (see graphic). “They are one of the few animals that ...

Ensure that the containers are twice the length of your axolotl’s body, so they have space to move around. Disinfect the containers using hot water, refraining from abrasive cleaners.

The axolotl has four legs ... They have feet and hands like lizards, and a tail like an eel, and a body too. They have a very wide mouth and barbs on their necks. They are very good to eat.

MEXICO CITY — 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 god.