Axolotls are peculiar pets known for their frilly gills and cute little smiles. However, these aquatic amphibians are more than just an appealing appearance. Their history, behaviors, and ...

Meet the axolotl, a rare and fascinating salamander that breaks all the rules of nature. With its perpetual smile and feathery gills, this Mexican marvel has enchanted scientists, artists ...

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declining to give his surname but showing off a small axolotl tattoo on his arm. "I'm marked for life." ...

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Legend has it the axolotl was not always an amphibian. Long before it became Mexico’s most beloved salamander and efforts to prevent its extinction flourished ...