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.

Fans of the iconic axolotl could see the critically endangered species stage a comeback in its native Mexico City, as researchers announced their findings that captive-bred axolotls can survive in ...

With their wispy faces, unique coloring, and big salamander-like eyes, axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) are having a cultural moment. Axolotl merch is all over the internet, you can symbolically ...

Critically endangered axolotls that were captive-bred then released into wetlands in Mexico City have successfully adapted to the wild, a new study has found, giving new hope to scientists trying ...

Francois Guillot / AFP via Getty Images Fans of the iconic axolotl could see the critically endangered species stage a comeback in its native Mexico City, as researchers announced their findings ...

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