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The quest to save the axolotl — the frilly faced, critically endangered amphibian whose quirky looks and otherworldly vibe have endeared it to fans globally — centers on a lake in Mexico City.

Fans of the iconic axolotl could see the critically endangered species stage a comeback in its native Mexico City, as researchers announced their findings that captive-bred axolotls can survive in the ...

But researchers hope that breeding axolotls in captivity and... Fans of the iconic axolotl could see the critically endangered species stage a comeback in its native Mexico City, as researchers ...