Now, a new study of 18 captive-bred axolotls found that they can survive in some wild wetlands in Mexico. The findings are ...

"They were hunting, they were eating, and they were avoiding predators. So this was really big," she said. Axolotls — named for the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl — are native to the ...

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.