You might know axolotls from video games like “Minecraft” and “Pokemon,” but the aquatic salamanders with unique, adorable ...

Though fascinating, the axolotl’s story is tinged with concern. Due to habitat loss, pollution, and the introduction of invasive species to its native Mexican waters, it is currently listed as ...

What’s being done to save them? The Mexican government and other axolotl conservation agencies are making every possible effort to rescue the species. These efforts include recovering the lakes 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 ...

Axolotls, often called "water dogs," are a unique species of salamander gaining popularity among exotic pet enthusiasts. Unlike most amphibians, these creatures retain their larval features ...

But since axolotls are featured in popular video games like Minecraft and are so beloved among young people, this public awareness of them can drive conservation efforts and save the species.

Ice replaced waves on the cove as the temperature read 20 degrees, but the chill was no match for the 35 volunteers and one mermaid who ventured onto the shores of Napatree Point Conservation Area ...