Axolotls, which breed well in captivity, are popular research subjects in the fields of aging and regenerative medicine. For humans, aging is inevitable. But axolotls, those cute, smiling ...

The charismatic salamanders known as axolotls can survive in the wild despite being bred in captivity, according to a new study. Kevin Schafer via Getty Images Axolotls, famous for their ...

One of the world’s most endangered amphibians – the primordial and fish-like axolotl – has successfully adapted to a new environment after being released into artificial wetlands in Mexico ...

A worker shows an axolotl in a hatchery to preserve the species on August 19, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. CREDIT: Eyepix/NurPhoto via Getty Images. NurPhoto According to the team, these findings ...

Despite capturing hearts around the world, the wild axolotl — an aquatic salamander with feathery frills and a soft smile — faces extinction. Fortunately, for both axolotls and their fans ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Axolotls, introduced in Minecraft's 1.17 update, are amphibians found in Lush Cave biomes. They can be captured and kept as underwater allies or pets. Proper care involves ensuring dim light and ...

Immunofluorescence images were acquired using a confocal microscope (ZEISS, LSM980). Pancreatic tissue from adult axolotls were collected and fixed in MEMFA overnight at 4°C. After dehydration using a ...

Additionally, both New Mexico and Hawaii require permits to legally own an axolotl. An adorable axolotl swims next to bubbles in the water. Getty Images/iStockphoto "The reason that man governments ...