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 ...

Pollution has cut the amphibian’s numbers by 99.5 percent, but scientists believe Mexico’s cultural icon could return.

Imagine a creature so magical it seems ripped from the pages of a fantasy novel—a being that never truly ages, can regrow ...

Captive-bred axolotls can adapt to both restored and artificial wetlands, but face dangers from predators and rising ...

This allows it to float just above the sea floor, conserving energy while scavenging for food. Aye aye Frankfurt ... via Wikimedia Commons The Axolotl is a salamander that retains its juvenile ...

The axolotl, a salamander native to Mexico ... Scientists believe this incredible adaptation evolved to help it survive in environments where food is scarce and competition is fierce. The hoatzin, a ...