Native to the ancient lake systems of Xochimilco near Mexico City, the axolotl has historically thrived in these unique high-altitude freshwater environments. Its name derives from the Aztec language ...

These endemic species from Mexico are in the Ambystomatidae family. They are endangered. Image via Amandasofiarana, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses ...

axolotls are critically endangered. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, these aquatic monsters—a national symbol that features on Mexico’s 50 peso bills, and which were once ...

Meet the axolotl, Mexico City’s endangered, smiling salamander. In the southern part of Mexico City lies Xochimilco, a maze of canals filled with boats, music, food and tourists. It’s also one ...

Axolotl Planets shares that despite being rare, mosaic axolotls are not more prone to health conditions than common morphs. What’s more, because the mosaic morph is such a roll of the dice, no ...

Axolotls are a type of salamander native to Mexico. In recent years, they have risen to popularity due to their inclusion in popular TV shows and video games, like Minecraft. Their adorable faces ...

It can disrupt the lives of freshwater invertebrates and their communities, upsetting the balance and functioning of entire freshwater ecosystems. This is shown by ecologist Henrik Barmentlo and ...

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.