A museum and conservation centre dedicated to Mexico’s critically endangered axolotl salamander is highlighting the amphibian’s remarkable story that has captured the attention of scientists ...

The axolotl — especially the white and pink variety, shown here — has taken popular culture by storm thanks to its cute smile and feathery gills. Credit: Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University ...

With its goggling eyes and signature smiley face, the axolotl became Japan's favorite water creature after it was featured in a TV ad in the 1980s. At iZoo, a facility in Kawazu, Shizuoka ...

Axolotls, critically endangered salamanders known for their unique features and interactive behavior, are rising in popularity as exotic pets, with stores like Axolotls Tulsa providing education and ...

The axolotl (ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) is the Peter Pan of salamanders. While most amphibians grow out of their aquatic phase to begin their lives on land, the axolotl largely retains its larval ...

perpetual smile. Native to lakes in Mexico, they are critically endangered in the wild due to habitat loss and pollution, making their preservation in captivity even more significant. Axolotls ...