Why it's awesome: Despite its rarity, the axolotl's incredibly cute looks has made it one of the world's most famous amphibians, inspiring characters in Pokemon and Animal Crossing, making an ...

So although they aren’t illegal everywhere in the U.S., Meister highly recommends people consult both federal and state ...

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. “It’s an ...

The exhibit highlights the urgent need to protect the axolotl’s natural habitat, which now exists in the wild only in the waterways of Xochimilco in Mexico City.

The axolotl, with its permanent grin and youthful-looking body, has captured hearts thanks to TikTok and the popular video game Minecraft, which added the salamander to its universe in 2021. More and ...