Hundreds of years ago, when the Mexica established themselves in what would become the capital of the Aztec Empire, they encountered an alien-looking creature with a permanent grin and a crown of ...

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, scientists ...

Unlike most amphibians, axolotls never grow up! They stay in their juvenile, water-dwelling form for life — gills, fins, and all. With tiny teeth, Axolotls suck in food like a vacuum — no biting or ...

The axolotls will grow about an inch per month, eventually growing to 8 to 12 inches in length. “Right now, they’re growing front legs, and then they’ll get the back legs,” Hancock said. “They’re the ...

A lot of beautiful creatures have been becoming endangered these days. For instance, giraffes are now under the "threatened" list amid the ongoing climate change crisis. Monarch butterflies have also ...

This article was originally featured on Undark. On the southern edge of Mexico City, on a patch of land surrounded by water, a farmer and a scientist recently inspected rows of small cubes of mud that ...

Axolotls are an incredible species, well known for their stylish looks, pretty pink coloring, and ability to regenerate. Unfortunately, these remarkable creatures are critically endangered. Scientists ...

Can’t get behind the Year of the Snake? Maybe you need an axolotl. Characterized in the popular video games “Minecraft” and “Pokemon,” axolotls are aquatic salamanders with unique and, well, adorable ...