Axolotls, often called "water dogs," are a unique species of salamander gaining popularity among exotic pet enthusiasts. Unlike most amphibians, these creatures retain their larval features ...

You might know axolotls from video games like “Minecraft” and “Pokemon,” but the aquatic salamanders with unique, adorable ...

Governments often use bans to protect wildlife that's most threatened by trade. However, in our recent study we ask the ...

The Eastern hellbender, North America's largest salamander and Pennsylvania's state amphibian, is one step closer to ...

Salamanders are important water quality indicators ... would lead to an average annual loss of $4.3 million in revenue for pet store owners and others in the commercial salamander trade.

The biggest danger for wildlife is the aftermath. But many species have evolved to rely on the opportunities created by ...

The prairie dog caught in Trap 69 was angry. And who could blame her? After waking up in her burrow on a mid-September ...

Never let them tell you that nothing ever changes in politics. In 1996, just 27 percent of American adults believed that the ...

One such exciting critter is the Axolotl – an aquatic salamander ... remember that they might be difficult for new pet owners who may not have previously taken care of amphibians. They require ...

Ambassador animals — ranging from a red-tailed hawk to a blue spotted salamander to painted turtles — live at the district’s nature centers, where they help educate visitors about the county’s native ...