Dive into the mesmerizing world of the axolotl with this captivating close-up video. Get an intimate view of this unique amphibian, revealing its most striking features. Witness the delicate ...

The internet’s favorite salamander, only found in the wild in Mexico’s Lake Xochimilco, is critically endangered. Here’s how people are fighting to save them.

A Mexican amphibian, the axolotl is believed by many to be the Aztec god of fire and lightning. His name was Xolotl, and he took the form of a salamander to avoid sacrifice. This lore is ...

But wild axolotls, endemic to a single lake in Mexico, are critically endangered due to degradation of their native wetlands, with only 50 to 1,000 individuals left in the wild.

With their wispy faces, unique coloring, and big salamander-like eyes, axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) are having a cultural moment. Axolotl merch is all over the internet, you can symbolically ...

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

On the outskirts of Mexico City, biologists are working to reintroduce a treasured amphibian to the wild. But first they must revive an ancient method of farming.

To help protect the salamander, the National Autonomous University of Mexico launched a campaign asking people to virtually adopt an axolotl or help pay for one of its meals.

Amphibians like axolotls are among the most threatened by climate change, but knowing more about what they need to survive in their preferred surroundings can help conservation efforts.