Imagine a creature so magical it seems ripped from the pages of a fantasy novel—a being that never truly ages, can regrow ...

The findings could aid conservation efforts for the beloved species, which is found in only one Mexico City lake.

Captive-bred axolotls can adapt to both restored and artificial wetlands, but face dangers from predators and rising ...

The cartoonish-looking salamanders have faced an uncertain future in the wild. But researchers hope that breeding axolotls in ...

In a study that provides hope for the long-term future of a creature that was pushed to the brink of extinction, scientists ...

So this was really big," she said. Axolotls — named for the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl — are native to the lakes of Mexico's capital. But their colorful, whimsical looks have won ...

Aztec legend has it that the creature is a god ... "If we can restore this [wetland] habitat and restore the axolotl's population in a city of more than 20 million people," Dr Zambrano continued ...