On the outskirts of Mexico City, biologists are working to reintroduce a treasured amphibian to the wild. But first they must revive an ancient method of farming. Credit... Supported by By Jennie ...

The discovery offers hope for the possibility of re-establishing wild populations. Scientists stunned by species' remarkable ...

Despite their never-ceasing grins, axolotls have been at risk of extinction for years. Over two decades ago, there were about 6,000 of these tiny salamanders for every square kilometer in Lake ...

The quest to save the axolotl — the frilly faced, critically endangered amphibian whose quirky looks and otherworldly vibe have endeared it to fans globally — centers on a lake in Mexico City.

Amphibians like axolotls are among the most threatened by climate change, but knowing more about what they need to survive in their preferred surroundings can help conservation efforts.

The axolotl reproduces relatively quickly ... or closing canals. “To save the axolote is to save its environment; it’s restoring the water, it’s saving the species the axolote lives with ...

axolotls are critically endangered ... to run campaigns to combat misinformation about the species and to guide conservation, and also to bolster the wild population by releasing reared individuals.

For Ramos, who has been working on this research since 2017, the ability to help save the axolotl goes beyond just science. "For Mexicans, they're part of our culture, they're part of our history.

Fortunately, for both axolotls and their fans, a new conservation method shows promise. We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday. The possibility is “really, really ...

The environment's changed, but the animals themselves have changed." But there are efforts to save the wild axolotl, driven through building public awareness. Mojang, the company that makes ...

appearing as characters in Minecraft, Fortnite and Pokémon and inspiring a McDonald’s Happy Meal toy. Where the axolotl can barely be found: in its natural habitat in Mexico.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has opened a window for owners of Axolotls, a species of exotic salamander native to ...