And that creature came to be known as the axolotl. In ancient Aztec tongue, the name 'Axolotl' translates to "water monster," and just as their name suggests, these creatures live their entire ...

As well as being the basis for a popular folk remedy, the axolotl is also the manifestation of one of the ancient Aztecs’ most important gods. It is an animal of deep-rooted cultural ...

a natural lake near Mexico City that is the last remaining native habitat for axolotls in the world (cousins of the salamander). The lake was once home to the ancient Aztec civilization during the ...

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 ...

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, Mexico's adorable salamander known for its baby-like features and remarkable healing abilities, is racing against time. Scientists from Mexico's National Autonomous University warn ...